Matthew Perry’s memoir, titled “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” has achieved the top spot among Amazon’s bestsellers, signaling the deep impact of his sudden passing on October 28, when he tragically drowned in a bathtub. Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing on the hit series “Friends,” is being mourned by fans and fellow actors, and the rapid rise of his memoir to bestseller status is a testament to the disbelief surrounding his untimely departure.
Matthew Perry’s memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” soared to the number one spot on Amazon’s bestsellers list following his passing. Originally published on November 1, 2022, the book delves into the actor’s struggles with addiction, his acting career, and his time on the beloved television show “Friends.” Throughout the memoir and in his public statements, Matthew has been candid about his battle with substance abuse, sharing detailed accounts of his lifelong struggle, his experiences with rehab, and the various measures he took to overcome it. He reveals that there was a dark period when he was consuming a staggering 55 Vicodin pills each day, leading to a coma and multiple surgeries to repair his ruptured colon due to opioid misuse. In his memoir, Matthew Perry also mentions that after “Friends” concluded, his co-star Jennifer Aniston remained supportive and offered her assistance whenever he needed it.
Reflecting on the memoir, Matthew Perry disclosed that at the time of its release, his sponsor recommended that he channel his “uncomfortable and agitated” emotions into a creative endeavor. Following this advice, he sat down at his laptop, and within 10 days, he had written a play. Later, he penned a screenplay that he aspired to bring to the big screen and direct.
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