To the despair of “Friends” fans around the world, he died. The actor, beloved as Chandler Bing, struggled with depression and addiction for years. He never married, although there was a time when he was in a relationship. The actor also did not have any descendants.
Meanwhile, working for ten years on the set of the beloved series brought him a real fortune. It is said that his fortune may be as much as $120 million – in recent seasons he earned up to $1 million per episode of “Friends”. Additionally, even after the series ended, he received royalties for subsequent views on streaming platforms and TV channels.
Who will inherit Matthew Perry’s estate?
Matthew Perry invested some of the money on an ongoing basis. He owned houses which he also sold at a profit. The actor’s will has not yet been made known to the American press. However, it can be assumed that a significant part of his estate will be inherited by his closest relatives.
Matthew Perry had neither a wife nor children to bear his surname. Therefore, the money – unless the will provides for another solution, e.g. donating funds to charity – will go to the actor’s mother, father, siblings and stepfather.
Perry, however, had been a frequent guest at various types of rehabs for years. He benefited from psychological support provided by various foundations. He mentioned many times that he would give all his fortune to break away from addictions. “I would trade anything to not get sick, that’s true. But I won’t belittle what ‘Friends’ gave me. The money was great, but the experience of being on set probably saved my life. When you make a million dollars a week, you have no strength left.” drink 37 drinks. You have to go home and go to sleep. It was the best job in the world,” he recalled in an interview with People. It can be safely assumed that he bequeathed some of the money he collected during his lifetime to aid organizations that support people overcoming addictions. The actor has undergone at least 15 rehabs and has attended over 6,000 alcoholics anonymous meetings.
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National Addiction Helpline (daily from 4-9 p.m.): 800-199-990
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Source: Gazeta
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