Matthew Perry's Stepfather Makes 1 Plea to Fans a Month After Actor's Death

A month after the sudden death of beloved actor Matthew Perry on October 28, his stepfather, Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison, made a heartfelt plea for support on Giving Tuesday, according to FOX News.

Morrison took to X, previously known as Twitter, to share his unusual pitch, stating, "This is not the sort of thing I commonly do, this pitch. But this year is different. And tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Do what you can; he would have been grateful."

In addition to Morrison's plea, Perry's family has spoken out about the legacy they aim to honor in the wake of the actor's passing.

The family, expressing pride in the potential impact of the Matthew Perry Foundation, is determined to contribute to helping those grappling with addiction.

Matthew Perry Stepfather, Keith Morrison

While some may have been unaware of the familial connection between Matthew Perry and Keith Morrison, the Dateline correspondent openly discussed his stepson during an interview on Watch What Happens Live in 2017.

Host Andy Cohen queried Morrison about his favorite aspect of being Perry's stepfather, to which Morrison replied, "Where should I start? I mean, there are dozens of them. He's really a very good guy."

Morrison and Perry's mother married in 1981 when the late actor was 12 years old, a decade after her separation from Perry's father, John Bennett Perry, Parade noted.

Morrison, who has a son named Michael from a previous marriage, shares four children with Suzanne: Caitlin, Emily, Willy, and Madeleine.

The Matthew Perry Foundation

Turning grief into purpose, Perry's family established the Matthew Perry Foundation on November 3, per BNN.

The foundation's primary goal is to aid individuals struggling with addiction, a battle Perry courageously fought before embracing a sober lifestyle.

Serving as a testament to Perry's unwavering empathy, the foundation becomes a beacon of hope to others facing similar challenges.

The foundation's website features a poignant black-and-white photo of Perry alongside a quote from the actor: "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. And I'm going to live the rest of my life proving that."

Notably, Jennifer Aniston, Perry's former "Friends" co-star, has actively supported the foundation's mission.

Through her Instagram story, Aniston encouraged fans to donate to The Matthew Perry Foundation.

Sharing a post from the foundation's Instagram account, Aniston spotlighted a photo of Perry along with the quote, "Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone. But together, one day at a time, we can beat it down."

Matthew Perry was tragically found unresponsive in a hot tub at his California home on October 28, Mirror reports.

His death certificate, released earlier this month, lists the cause of death as "pending investigation" as the medical examiner's office awaits toxicology and lab results.

Perry had been candid about his battles with addiction throughout his life.

Following Perry's tragic passing, the family issued a statement expressing heartbreak: "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him, and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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