Matthew Perry has passed away: relatives and close ones are in shock, details
28 october 2024 в 22:28
The death of Matthew Perry at the age of 54 left many of his loved ones in shock and sadness, including his parents — John Bennett Perry, Suzanne Langford, stepmother Debbie Boyle, and stepfather Keith Morrison. The actor passed away after an apparent drowning and was found in the jacuzzi of his home in Los Angeles, California, according to TMZ. At the time of the talented «Friends» star’s death, he did not have any children and he only survived for his close family — his mother, father, and stepfather.
Matthew’s father, John, had previously worked with him in the film industry. His stepfather, Keith, was also in the spotlight as a popular journalist. John, Suzanne, and Keith were photographed and filmed looking sad when they arrived at Matthew’s home shortly after his death became known. Learn more about his parents below.
Matthew’s father, 82-year-old John, was also a successful actor. His career began in the 1970s, and one of his most popular roles was as Sheriff Floyd Gilmore in the series «Riptide» from 1985 to 1986. He also appeared in several other TV shows and movies, including «240-Robert», - «Little House on the Prairie», - «Paper Dolls», - «JAG», - «Family Law», - and «Providence». John also played the role of Matthew’s character’s father in the 1997 film «Fools Rush In» and appeared in an episode of the popular sitcom «Friends» in 1998.
In addition to his acting career, John worked as a singer and model, appearing in many Old Spice commercials in the 1970s and 1980s. John married Matthew’s mother, Suzanne, in 1968, and their marriage lasted two years. Matthew was born a year after they said «I do» in 1969. After divorcing Suzanne, John married Debbie, who became Matthew’s stepmother, in 1981. They welcomed their daughter Mia Perry in 1986.
Suzanne Langford
Matthew’s mother, Suzanne, had a career as a model and journalist. She also worked as a press secretary for Pierre Trudeau. After marrying and divorcing John, Suzanne married Keith in 1981. Together they welcomed four children, including Caitlin Morrison in 1981, Emily Morrison in 1985, Willie Morrison in 1986, and Madeline Morrison in 1989.
Debbie Boyle
Debbie became Matthew’s stepmother in 1981 when she married his father, John. Although not much is known about her, according to public records, she seems to have worked as a television writer, according to IMDB. She is listed as the writer of several Barney specials in the 2000s, including «Barney: A Very Merry Christmas: The Movie» in 2011 and «Barney: Let’s Go to the Moon» in 2013.
Keith, 76, became Matthew’s stepfather when he married his mother, Suzanne, in 1981. He is best known for his journalism work, including crime investigations on Dateline NBC. He started working on the show in 1995 and continues to be successful there. Originally from Canada, he also reported for other popular news shows, including the Today Show and NBC Nightly News.
Keith was married and divorced before marrying Suzanne and welcoming his son Michael Morrison, who was born in 1974, with his ex-wife. After marrying Suzanne, he welcomed four more children and embraced Matthew as his stepson. Over the years, Keith has repeatedly noted that he is the stepfather of a «Friends» cast member and has praised him multiple times.
«He's one of those people who always ends up in the spotlight for some reason, and it was like that even when he was a child. In the hockey team, I always took him to his hockey games on Saturday mornings. It was like Matthew and the hockey team. He was the one who scored all the goals. He was that guy», - — he reportedly said about the talented star. «The same on the tennis court. He was extremely, extremely good on the tennis court and very intense. He’s intense, talented, focused character. He’s very bright. It’s always been like that as he grew up», - according to PEOPLE
Matthew’s father, John, had previously worked with him in the film industry. His stepfather, Keith, was also in the spotlight as a popular journalist. John, Suzanne, and Keith were photographed and filmed looking sad when they arrived at Matthew’s home shortly after his death became known. Learn more about his parents below.
Matthew’s father, 82-year-old John, was also a successful actor. His career began in the 1970s, and one of his most popular roles was as Sheriff Floyd Gilmore in the series «Riptide» from 1985 to 1986. He also appeared in several other TV shows and movies, including «240-Robert», - «Little House on the Prairie», - «Paper Dolls», - «JAG», - «Family Law», - and «Providence». John also played the role of Matthew’s character’s father in the 1997 film «Fools Rush In» and appeared in an episode of the popular sitcom «Friends» in 1998.
In addition to his acting career, John worked as a singer and model, appearing in many Old Spice commercials in the 1970s and 1980s. John married Matthew’s mother, Suzanne, in 1968, and their marriage lasted two years. Matthew was born a year after they said «I do» in 1969. After divorcing Suzanne, John married Debbie, who became Matthew’s stepmother, in 1981. They welcomed their daughter Mia Perry in 1986.
Suzanne Langford
Matthew’s mother, Suzanne, had a career as a model and journalist. She also worked as a press secretary for Pierre Trudeau. After marrying and divorcing John, Suzanne married Keith in 1981. Together they welcomed four children, including Caitlin Morrison in 1981, Emily Morrison in 1985, Willie Morrison in 1986, and Madeline Morrison in 1989.
Debbie Boyle
Debbie became Matthew’s stepmother in 1981 when she married his father, John. Although not much is known about her, according to public records, she seems to have worked as a television writer, according to IMDB. She is listed as the writer of several Barney specials in the 2000s, including «Barney: A Very Merry Christmas: The Movie» in 2011 and «Barney: Let’s Go to the Moon» in 2013.
Keith, 76, became Matthew’s stepfather when he married his mother, Suzanne, in 1981. He is best known for his journalism work, including crime investigations on Dateline NBC. He started working on the show in 1995 and continues to be successful there. Originally from Canada, he also reported for other popular news shows, including the Today Show and NBC Nightly News.
Keith was married and divorced before marrying Suzanne and welcoming his son Michael Morrison, who was born in 1974, with his ex-wife. After marrying Suzanne, he welcomed four more children and embraced Matthew as his stepson. Over the years, Keith has repeatedly noted that he is the stepfather of a «Friends» cast member and has praised him multiple times.
«He's one of those people who always ends up in the spotlight for some reason, and it was like that even when he was a child. In the hockey team, I always took him to his hockey games on Saturday mornings. It was like Matthew and the hockey team. He was the one who scored all the goals. He was that guy», - — he reportedly said about the talented star. «The same on the tennis court. He was extremely, extremely good on the tennis court and very intense. He’s intense, talented, focused character. He’s very bright. It’s always been like that as he grew up», - according to PEOPLE
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