Matthew Perry’s Dad Would Have Been in New Docuseries About Late Actor but Has Been ‘Ill for a Long Time,’ Says Sister
A new Netflix docuseries about the late actor Matthew Perry features his sister, Mia Perry Bowick, who explains that their father, John Bennett Perry, was unable to participate due to long-term illness. The series explores Matthew Perry's life and career, with his sister providing insight into the family's support for his recovery efforts.
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Matthew Perry and John Bennett Perry in West Hollywood, Calif. in 2003 Credit: L. Cohen/WireImage NEED TO KNOW Netflix's three-part docuseries, The One About Matthew Perry, premiered on Tuesday, Oct. 27
The Friends alum died at age 54 in October 2023
Matthew's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, participated in the docuseries and explained in the final episode why their father was unable to do so
Matthew Perry 's loved ones are celebrating his life in a new docuseries, although not all were able to participate.
In The One About Matthew Perry , Netflix's new three-part docuseries, the late Friends star's sister, Mia Perry Bowick , shared that their father had been "ill for a long time" and would have "loved to be able to participate in helping to share the story of his son."
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