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Matthew Perry, who passed away on October 28 at the age of 54, was candid about his battles with substance abuse and shared insights into his family dynamics. Perry’s parents, John Bennett Perry and Suzanne Perry, divorced when he was just one year old, leading to a somewhat distant relationship with his father in his early years. He humorously remarked that he mainly saw his dad on television, often playing roles like getting shot through a door on a show like ‘Mannix’.
Growing up as an only child, Perry described himself as a “latchkey kid,” spending a significant amount of time alone. At the age of 15, he moved from Canada to Los Angeles to live with his father. Despite the initial distance, John and Suzanne both remarried and had children from their second marriages. John married Debbie Boyle in 1981, and they had a child together. Suzanne, on the other hand, married Keith Morrison, and the couple had four children.
On his father’s side, Perry had a stepsister named Mia Perry. They appeared to share a close bond, evident from family photos taken at Mia’s wedding in 2014. Mia is an educational researcher, facilitator, and teacher at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.
From his mother’s side, Perry had five step-siblings: Emily Morrison, Caitlin Morrison, Madeleine Morrison, and Willy Morrison. While they generally keep a low profile, Caitlin briefly explored acting and had a small role in the film “The Whole Ten Yards,” alongside her famous step-brother. Madeleine ventured into producing, working on NBC’s “Dateline.” In 2002, she accompanied Matthew on the red carpet for the premiere of “Spider-Man.”
Matthew Perry did not frequently discuss his relationships with his step-siblings publicly. However, in the days leading up to his passing, he posted a heartwarming photo with his father on Instagram, showing their close bond. Following the sad news of his death, John, Suzanne, and Keith were seen arriving at Matthew’s home, as reported by the Daily Mail.