Matthew Perry's 'incredibly shocking' death was 'shattering' for stepfather Keith Morrison

Matthew Perry's 'incredibly shocking' death was 'shattering' for stepfather Keith Morrison
'Friends' star Matthew Perry died Oct. 28, 2023, from 'acute effects of ketamine'
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Matthew Perry died Oct. 28, 2023, after a ketamine overdose.
Keith Morrison, Matthew Perry's stepfather, arrived at Perry's home as police investigated the actor's death.
The NBC correspondent said Matthew Perry's "incredibly shocking" death was "shattering" for the family.
Matthew Perry's stepfather found the actor's "incredibly shocking" death "shattering" for his family.

Keith Morrison said Perry "would like to be remembered for doing something to help people suffering from addiction" as the one-year anniversary of the "Friends" actor's death approaches.

Perry died Oct. 28, 2023, from a ketamine overdose. The TV star struggled with drug addiction throughout his life and created the Matthew Perry Foundation in his later years. The organization's goal is to raise awareness, reduce stigma and improve treatment options for people struggling with addiction.