78 m. ago The hidden life of Matthew Perry: ‘He would say: I need to stop and get help’

The actor’s publicist and manager worked with him for more than 30 years, before his death in 2023. They discuss the man behind the headlines – and why they are continuing his mission to help others struggling with addictionWatch the third season of Friends, writes Matthew Perry in his memoir, and you can see how thin he had become by the end of it. “Opioids fuck with your appetite, plus they make you vomit constantly,” he writes. Look again, and yes – his fragile wrists emerge from a shirt that looks as if he has borrowed it from someone far larger, his trousers hang off him – and it’s unbearably sad now, with the knowledge that addiction would kill Perry nearly 30 years later, at the age of 54. At the time, most people watching probably wouldn’t have noticed, dazzled instead by Perry’s sharpness and immaculate comic timing as Chandler Bing, the show’s dry wit. He was having to take 55 Vicodin pills a day – an opioid - just to function and avoid terrible withdrawal symptoms, but he...

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80 m. ago ‘Hug me tight’ – Sharon Osbourne shares Ozzy’s final words to her

The Black Sabbath frontman died aged 76 in July this year, having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019.

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1 hour ago Terminally ill Scots dad begs for 'final Christmas' with young daughter amid visa red tape

“I have found out I have stage four colon cancer and don’t know how long I’ve got left to live."

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4 h. ago Killer executed over brutal murder of mum after quizzing kids on when dad would be home

Mark Allen Geralds was executed for the murder of Tressa Pettibone in her home, in what was described as 'one of the most cruel cases ever' as he subjected her to a terrifying 20-minute onslaught

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5 h. ago Teenager Lillia Jakeman with motor neurone disease denied access to 'miracle drug'

Lillia Jakeman, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in August, has become the victim of a postcode lottery, as Tofersen is available for free in some parts of the country but not others

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5 h. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman plan special routine for their final Strictly live show as they prepare to say goodbye as hosts after more than 20 years

The duo are planning their Strictly goodbye in style - and they may even take to the dancefloor.

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5 h. ago The WORST mistakes people make when hosting holiday parties... and how to fix them

An expert has revealed his top do's and don't of hosting festive gatherings this holiday season - and one of them may catch you by surprise.

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6 h. ago 'Kiss me. Hug me tight...': Sharon Osbourne reveals her husband Ozzy's poignant final ever words to her as she recounts the heartbreaking details from the day he died for the first time

Sharon Osbourne has revealed her husband Ozzy's poignant final ever words to her as she recounted the heartbreaking details from the day he died for the first time.

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6 h. ago Keir Starmer's plan to save Britain's children from three major dangers

PM Keir Starmer has vowed to tackle a crisis of young people struggling with 'unprecedented levels of isolation' with the launch of a landmark youth strategy on Wednesday

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7 h. ago Chelsea fans turn on Enzo Maresca for ‘baffling’ substitutions in Champions League defeat to Serie A strugglers Atalanta

CHELSEA fans were left furious with head coach Enzo Maresca after the club suffered a shock Champions League defeat to Atalanta. The Blues got off to a flying start when Joao Pedro broke the deadlock in the first half. But things took a turn after the break when former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca levelled...

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7 h. ago Charlotte Crosby puts wedding on hold and admits fiancé struggled with TV show

Geordie Shores star Charlotte Crosby has put her wedding on hold and confessed she 'did not think' about fiance Jake Ankers when making her new TV show Geordie Stories: Charlotte Mam of Two

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7 h. ago Sharon Osbourne considered 'going with Ozzy' in heartbreaking admission

Sharon Osbourne has candidly revealed how she mentally struggled after losing her husband Ozzy

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7 h. ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'planning huge surprise' for final Strictly episode

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are reportedly planning a "farewell surprise" for their final Strictly Come Dancing episode as they prepare to wave goodby to the series after 15 years

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7 h. ago Taxpayer left with hefty bill from high UK borrowing costs – report

The IPPR said the ‘premium’ added to UK borrowing is finally easing back as financial markets have backed the Chancellor’s plans.

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8 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Atalanta: Jamie Gittens struggles but Josh Acheampong proves point

Blues fail to build on Joao Pedro’s first half goal as summer signing fails to make the most of his opportunity in Bergamo

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8 h. ago Beth Mead fires Arsenal past Twente to book place in WCL knockout stage

Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League knockout phase after a narrow but industrious victory over Twente thanks to Beth Mead’s first-half finish.Arsenal’s inconsistent form in the Champions League this season – two wins and two defeats – had placed extra importance on their final two games of the league phase with elimination from the competition not out of the question ahead of the penultimate matchday. They will have been well aware of the threats posed by the visitors who earned a point off Chelsea in their opener. While Corina Dekker’s side have only secured two points in the competition, they boast a developing group of young players who have been catching the eye. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Trump to kick off final round of Fed chair interviews this week

White House adviser Kevin Hassett to compete with three other candidates for powerful US central bank post

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8 h. ago Donald Trump to pit Kevin Hassett against trio of Fed chair finalists

Final interviews for top central bank job to kick off this week

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8 h. ago Sharon Osbourne recalls moment she found Ozzy dead and final words he said to her

Sharon Osbourne has given a lengthy interview following the sad death of her husband Ozzy Osbourne earlier this year, where she opened up about her loss

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9 h. ago Reality TV contestant remembered as cause of death confirmed

If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

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