## **Matthew Perry's Mother Says "Friends" Star Seemed to Have a 'Premonition' About His Death** ### **Introduction** Matthew Perry is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on the television sitcom, *Friends*. Now 53 years old, Perry has had a storied past, including a history of substance abuse. Due to his addiction, Perry very nearly lost his life. In a recent interview, Perry's mother revealed that she believes her son had a premonition that he would die. ### **Perry's Addiction Struggles** According to his mother, Perry started using prescription painkillers after a jet ski accident in 1997. What began as a way to manage the pain from his injuries soon escalated into a full-blown addiction. Over the years, Perry entered rehab at least 15 times. In 2018, Perry's addiction led to a near-fatal incident. The actor's colon burst, and doctors gave him only a 2% chance of survival. ### **A Mother's Premonition** In an interview with People Magazine, Perry's mother, Suzanne Langford Morris, said that she thinks her son had a premonition about his death. She said that, in the months leading up to his near-fatal incident, Perry started making funeral plans. Morris said that Perry called her and told her that he wanted to be buried near his father, who had died in 2000. He also told her that he wanted his funeral to be small and private. Morris said that she was surprised by her son's requests, but she didn't think much of it at the time. However, after Perry's near-death experience, she realized that he may have been having a premonition about his own death. ### **Perry's Recovery** After his near-death experience, Perry entered rehab again. This time, he was determined to get sober. He has now been sober for several years. Perry has said that he is grateful for his second chance at life. He is now using his platform to help others who are struggling with addiction, made multiple public appearances, and participated in interviews regarding his struggle with addiction to raise awareness on the issue. ### **Conclusion** Matthew Perry's mother believes that her son had a premonition about his death. Whether or not this is true, Perry's story is a reminder that addiction is a serious disease that can have deadly consequences. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out for help. There are many resources available to help you get sober and rebuild your life.
