Matthew Perry, the beloved Friends actor, had the unwavering support of his parents, John Bennett Perry and Suzanne Morrison, throughout his life. John and Suzanne divorced when Matthew was just a baby, and he was raised by his mother in Ottawa, Canada. However, he later moved to California to live with his father as a teenager. John, who is also an actor, and Matthew shared the screen on several occasions, often playing father and son. Moreover, John even made a guest appearance on Friends in 1998. Suzanne, on the other hand, had a career in journalism and worked as a TV anchor and press secretary for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in Canada.

She later remarried Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison. Matthew's parents were there for him during his long struggle with addiction, even rushing to the hospital when he was in critical condition due to an opioid-related health issue in 2018. They provided unwavering support as he sought help for his addiction and were by his side in his journey towards recovery. Tragically, Matthew passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54, leaving his parents heartbroken.