Matthew Perry's Close Friend Shares His 'Compassionate' and 'Relatable' Side the Public Didn't See (Exclusive)
“Matthew had the kindest heart and the best personality. He was nothing like any of the characters he played on television,” actress Christine Birchfield, his close friend, tells PEOPLE exclusively. “He was so much more kind, relatable, and his humor was beyond comprehension. He was truly one of a kind.” Perry — who wasoutspoken about his addiction strugglesin hopes of helping others — was eager to share his talent to help his friend as she pursued her own career....