David Bowick, Matthew Perry’s brother-in-law, just shared a rare public reflection on Facebook, and it’s the kind of post that stops your scroll. He remembered Perry, who always greeted him with“Hey, brother,”and revealed that his own sister Zoe died last month at just 46. He shared a wedding photo that included both of them, writing that it’s strange to watch the world remember someone while you’re still trying to figure out how to live without the people you remember them with.
The timing isn’t random. Netflix’s three-part docuseries“The One About Matthew Perry”premieres Tuesday, with Bowick appearing briefly and his wife Mia, Perry’s sister, featured more prominently. Perry died Oct. 28, 2023, at 54 from acute ketamine effects. In 2024, five people were charged in connection with his death, and three have pleaded guilty.
For fans, the docuseries is a chance to revisit the legacy of a“Friends”icon. For the family, it’s a fresh round of public attention while they’re still grieving, now doubled by Zoe’s death. It’s a reminder that the people we watch on screen are loved by someone who has to live without them.
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