Stephen A. Smith talks about drug addiction while remembering the late Matthew Perry
The loss of Matthew Perry is still being felt today, with many people expressing their condolences and prayers. Perry was best remembered for his role as “Chandler Bing” on the popular TV comedy “Friends,” which ran for ten seasons.
Stephen A. Smith of ESPN’s “The Stephen A. Smith Show” responded to Perry’s death by discussing the time the comedy actor confessed his Vicodin addiction.
“I remember watching an interview that he did with Diane Sawyer,” she stated. “He’s talking about how he once took 55 Vicodin doses in one day.” I took one and felt like I was in heaven. I’ve never felt so at ease and home in my life. “I almost cried when my doctor told me I had to get off that after my knee surgery.”
He went on to say:
“I say all of that to say that some addictions you can understand,” he said. “We’re not making excuses. We do not support it. We’re not saying it’s acceptable. I’m just referring to a level of empathy and understanding for the Matthew Perrys of the world and others. And all I can say is that my heart goes out to him and his loved ones and his family.”
RIP Matthew Perry pic.twitter.com/kqIaPuu6RZ
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) October 31, 2023
Smith recounted taking one dose of Vicodin and feeling wonderful afterwards after seeing Perry’s interview with Diane Sawyer. However, the NBA Insider also stated that after his knee surgery, he was instructed by his doctor to “get off” Vicodin.
Smith also showed compassion to Matthew Perry, who may have been dealing with a personal issue throughout his life. According to Stephen A. Smith, understanding may go a long way for individuals who are in need of it at this time.
Stephen A. Smith on being kind to others like Matthew Perry
Smith elaborated on his earlier statement about expressing compassion to people like the late actor by stating how he was the type of guy who kept his suffering to himself.
“When you see people talking about him or whatever, it’s one of those things where he went through a hard life,” said Smith. “It appears that the pain he inflicted was on himself, not on anyone else.” And that he was facing his issues, and someone like him always deserves our compassion.”
According to Smith, Matthew Perry never inflicted harm or suffering on anybody other than himself. Regardless of his circumstances, he was not the sort to cause damage to others.
When he isn’t babbling about the New York Knicks or the NBA, Smith recognizes that the death of a person who has faced adversity should never be overlooked.
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