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Matthew Perry’s family shed new light on foundation set up in actor’s name

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The family of the late Friends star Matthew Perry have said that the foundation they have set up in the actor’s name will honour Perry’s legacy.

The Emmy-nominated star often spoke frankly about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, which grew worse under the “white-hot flame of fame” that occurred when he shot to global recognition as the sarcastic Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom.

Perry, who had dealt with drug and alcohol addiction during his life, was planning to establish a foundation for

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