Matthew Perry, star of the hit TV show “Friends,” has come under fire for insulting Keanu Reeves in his memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” In the book, Perry questions why Reeves “still walks among us” when other talented actors like River Phoenix have died. (BBC)
However, in light of the controversy, Perry has announced that he will remove all references to Reeves from future editions of the memoir. He has expressed regret for making the insulting comment, calling it a “mean thing to do.” (Yahoo)
Perry made the announcement at a festival appearance, where he acknowledged the backlash that he has received for his remarks about Reeves. He admitted that he had “said a stupid thing” and that he wanted to make amends. (USA Today)
This decision to remove the comments about Reeves from his memoir is a response to the criticism that Perry has received for his insensitive remarks. Keanu Reeves is a widely respected actor in Hollywood, and Perry’s comments were seen as disrespectful and uncalled for. (Vulture)
It remains to be seen whether Perry’s decision to remove the Reeves references from his memoir will be enough to appease his critics. However, Perry has indicated that he wants to move forward and continue to make amends for his past mistakes. (Los Angeles Times)
