Keith Morrison on his stepson Matthew Perry's life and legacy

A year ago this month, Matthew Perry suffered a fatal ketamine overdose following a lifelong struggle with addiction. The news became a big Hollywood story, but it was a deeply personal tragedy for Matthew’s family. On Oct. 24, in the actor’s hometown of Ottawa, his family and friends launched the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada to support people recovering from addiction. Matthew’s stepfather, the Canadian journalist Keith Morrison (Dateline NBC), joins Tom Power to reflect on his stepson’s life and the work his family is now carrying out in Matthew’s name.

00:00 Introduction
00:50 What he remembers about young Matthew
02:16 Matthew's relationship with his mother
02:43 On Matthew moving to L.A.
04:31 When 'Friends' took off
05:55 A "world-class expert" in drugs
07:03 Worrying about Matthew
07:20 Addiction and blame
08:48 "He so desperately wanted to get better"
09:25 On fame and getting what you want
11:39 Matthew's book
13:03 Starting ketamine treatments
14:52 On the moment they found out Matthew had died
16:12 The first few days after Matthew's death
17:42 Criminal investigation
20:08 Anger
21:27 The new foundation in Ottawa
23:53 What he believes Matthew would think of the foundation

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