Matthew Perrydetailed how he would want to be remembered during an interview that took place a year before hisdeath.
While speaking on theQ with Tom Powerpodcastin 2022 to promote his memoir,Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, theFriendsstar was asked about the legacy he would want to leave behind after his death.
“I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, was a seeker," Perry told host Tom Power at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto at the time.
“And his paramount thing is that he wants to help people,” the late star added. “That’s what I want.”
“The best thing about me, bar none, is that if an alcoholic or drug addict comes up to me and says, ‘Will you help me?’ I can say yes and follow up and do it,” he said. “When I die, I don’t wantFriendsto be the first thing that’s mentioned. I want that to be the first thing that’s mentioned, and I’m going to live the rest of my life proving that.”
That sentiment was echoed in Perry’s cover story with PEOPLE in October 2022, where the actor shared the things for which he gives himself credit. They included, “caring about others, for never giving up. Helping people as much as I do.”
He added: “That’s probably my favorite thing about myself. Being creative, seeing, learning that if you’re uncomfortable or feeling anxiety, one of the ways to get out of that situation is to be creative.”
Perry was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Saturday,TMZreported. The outlet stated that the actor was found in a jacuzzi at the residence and, per their sources, first responders were called to the residence for cardiac arrest.
No drugs were found at the scene and no foul play was reported, TMZ added.
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson also told PEOPLE on Saturday that officers responded to a call at Perry’s address regarding the death of a male in his 50s, though authorities would not confirm the deceased’s identity.
Matthew Perry.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
At another point during hisQ with Tom Powerpodcast appearance, Perry spoke about theheartbreaking reasonwhy he could not bring himself to watch his breakout role as Chandler Bing onFriends.
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Despite being reminded of his difficult personal journey, Perry added at the time that he was considering watching the show, which he starred on alongsideJennifer Aniston,Courteney Cox,David Schwimmer,Matt LeBlancandLisa Kudrow, because of the “incredible” experience of filming the series.
“It was an incredible ride,” he said. “It’s been an incredible thing to watch it touch the hearts of different generations. It’s become this important, significant thing and I, you know, I would watch that again. It was really funny, and all the people were nice.”
source: people.com
