Friends Megastar Matthew Perry, “went into a coma” due to a ruptured colon from drug usage
The Friends star Matthew Perry claims his drug-induced intestinal rupture put him on the verge of death.In a new book, the 53-year-old actor who portrayed the witty and sardonic Chandler Bing on the well-known US comedy has spoken up about the character as well as the drug and alcohol issues that have blighted his career.Perry explained in an interview with People magazine that he postponed disclosing the extent of his addiction until now because he wanted to be "protected from sliding into the dark side of things again."NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Matthew Perry attends "The Circle" premiere during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)His book, Friends, Lovers, and t...