One year after his death, fans, family, and friends honored Matthew Perry’s memory on social media. Jennifer Aniston’s touching tribute, in particular, moved many, reminding us of the deep friendship that will forever connect them.
Jennifer Aniston Honors Matthew Perry, One Year Later
Aniston shared a heartfelt series of photos on Instagram featuring herself and Matthew, captioned simply with “1 year” and a few meaningful emojis—a tribute to their decades-long friendship.
In the post, she also tagged the Matthew Perry Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction. The foundation has provided support to countless individuals on their journey to recovery.
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The actor passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54 due to a ketamine overdose. One year after his death, five individuals, including his personal assistant and an alleged ketamine dealer, have been charged in connection with his passing.
According to the official website, The Matthew Perry Foundation is the realization of Matthew’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction. “We are guided by his words and experiences and inspired by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible.”
They also address how important is to acknowledge and treat addiction as a disease. The actor’s mission was to dismantle the barriers of stigma that prevent people from seeking and receiving care and without judgement.
Addiction in the United States
In the United States, addiction-related deaths are alarmingly high. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were approximately 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during the 12-month period ending in April 2021.
Additionally, excessive alcohol use caused about 178,000 deaths each year from 2020 to 2021.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Alan Cruz in Cultura Colectiva
