Matthew Perry's Stepfather Keith Morrison Says His Son 'Would Have Never Believed' He Was Loved

During an interview marking the one-year anniversary of Matthew Perry's passing due to complications from ketamine, his stepfather, Keith Morrison, reflected on both the love Perry didn't realize he had and the legal processes triggered by his death. Morrison shared that although Perry was adored by many, he himself was unaware of the extent of this affection until his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," was released. He candidly detailed his battle with addiction, which deeply resonated with fans. Despite fighting his addiction publicly, Perry continued to struggle with ketamine misuse, ultimately ending his life. This is prepared by SSP.

Meanwhile, Morrison and Perry’s mother, Suzanne, are relieved about the legal steps being taken against individuals accused of supplying Perry with the drugs that led to his demise. Keith took a firm stance against these suppliers, signaling their impending accountability. There have been charges filed against numerous individuals, including Dr. Mark Chavez, who faces a lengthy prison sentence for his involvement. The Perry family hopes these actions will serve as a deterrent to others involved in distributing fatal substances.

Moreover, Perry's family carves purpose from tragedy by advocating through the Matthew Perry Foundation, established to assist those with substance abuse challenges, continuing Perry’s wish to be remembered for his support to others grappling with similar issues. Snyder emphasized the breadth of addiction’s impact, sharing that their family’s experience represents a wide-reaching societal challenge. Consequently, they remain focused on preventing similar tragedies in Matthew’s honor.

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