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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Matthew Perry Foundation established to help people fighting addiction
Caption: Matthew Perry Foundation Established to Help People Fighting Addiction. Actor Matthew Perry died at the age of 54 at his home on Oct. 28. On Nov. 3, the Matthew Perry Foundation was announced in a press release, 'Variety' reports. It is sponsored and run by the National Philanthropic Trust. "In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation, guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible." Matthew Perry Foundation, via press release. The Matthew Perry Foundation is currently accepting donations to help people struggling with addiction. The foundation also cited Perry's wish to be remembered above all else as someone who helped others battling addiction. "When I die, I don’t want ‘Friends’ to be the first thing that’s mentioned — I want helping others to be the first thing that’s mentioned." "I’m going to live the rest of my life proving that. Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone. But together, one day at a time, we can beat it down." Matthew Perry, on the 'Q With Tom Power' podcast in 2022. Perry, who was open about his own experience with addiction, turned his former home into a sober living facility that operated until 2015. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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