17 Actors who suffered from depression at some point in their career

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3. Matthew Perry

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Late Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the TV series Friends, had faced battles with addiction and depression throughout his acting career. In his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, he recounted his journey of overcoming substance abuse and its connection to depression. He had used this experience to help others by opening a sober living facility. He often used to talk about how depression is not the ultimate answer, even in terms of fame or fortune.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala
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