In 2018, Matthew Perry suffered a near-death experience that has been painful for many fans to revisit since his passing. According to Variety, in 2018, the actor nearly died after “his colon burst due to an overuse of opioids.” In 2022, Perry opened up about the health issue, sharing with People, “I was put on a thing called an ECMO machine, which does all the breathing for your heart and your lungs. And that’s called a Hail Mary. No one survives that.” The “Friends” actor revealed doctors told his friends and family he had “a 2 percent chance to live.”
In 2022, Perry revealed a chilling moment about his 2018 health issue in an interview with Tom Powers. He shared, “Five people had an ECMO machine that night, and the other four died, and I survived.” At the time, Perry admitted he wasn’t filled with gratitude that he survived but rather was angry about the difficulties that came with his sudden health issue. Eventually, Perry came to terms with what he had to endure and became grateful for being able to bounce back. He shared, “I never thought I’d get to sit up here, I never thought – it’s crazy that I wrote a number one best seller. It’s pretty cool.” Unfortunately, just five years later, the “Friends” actor would tragically pass away. And while the cause of death is still unknown, he will forever be remembered by family, friends, and fans.
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