In a poignant recollection that sheds light on the tragic struggles of the late Matthew Perry, Kayti Edwards, an ex-girlfriend and former assistant to the "Friends" star, has revealed the desperate lengths he went to curb his drug addiction. Edwards, who maintained a friendship with Perry until his untimely death on October 28, shared the harrowing details of finding the actor with his hands superglued to his legs in a distressing attempt to prevent himself from using drugs.
Edwards recounted to The Sun a particularly disturbing incident at Perry's Hollywood Hills home, where she discovered him in a dire state. "I found Matthew on the couch with his hands superglued to his legs," she said. The image she described is a stark testament to the actor's battle with addiction, a struggle that he had been open about in the past. She detailed the painstaking process of using nail polish remover and olive oil to free his hands, leaving behind "red, raw patches" on his legs.
The former girlfriend reflected on Perry's continuous battle with drugs, noting that "even when he was clean and going through rehab, he was still thinking about taking drugs." Perry's attempts to make light of his cravings, suggesting getting cocaine as a joke, were met with Edwards' attempts to redirect him towards healthier activities like grabbing lunch.
This isn't the first time Edwards has shared this distressing anecdote. In a 2018 interview with InTouch Weekly, she described a similar scenario where Perry had superglued his hands to his legs and was "high out of his mind." She detailed the traumatic experience of dissolving the superglue, which resulted in Perry losing several layers of skin. Edwards also noted that during this period, Perry had escalated from using pills to heavier drugs like crack cocaine and cocaine, confining himself to his house for months on end.
Perry's death at his Los Angeles home was attributed to the "acute effects of ketamine," according to an autopsy report. The revelation of these painful details about his struggle with addiction underscores the severity of his battle and the deep impact it had on those close to him.
As the world continues to remember Matthew Perry for his iconic role and his contributions to entertainment, these revelations provide a sobering reminder of the personal battles that often remain hidden behind public personas. Perry's fight against addiction is a tragic testament to the ongoing struggle many face in the shadows of fame and success.
