Keith Morrison opens up about stepson Matthew Perry’s death
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- Опубликовано: 12 мар 2024
- Keith Morrison, a correspondent on NBC's Dateline, opens up for the first time about the passing of his stepson Matthew Perry while speaking with Hoda Kotb on her "Making Space" podcast. "It's with you every day," he says. In the wide-ranging interview, Morrison also reflects on his own remarkable 50-year career, the stories that have stayed with him and how his iconic voice has made him a pop culture sensation.
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He spoke about Matthew in such a loving and eloquent way.
May the family be comforted and find peace.
He was a junkie addict, that's the reality of everything...
How dare you he was sober when he died .good god the man lost his child have empathy
@@Chad_Max he was doing much better, and your comment is extremely cruel.
@@Chad_MaxSpoken like a true, “Chad”. 🤦♀️
I miss Matthew so much.
Keith Morrison is one of the few journalists that has the ability to get people to open up and to see him opening up is startling and seeing him brokenhearted is heartbreaking
You said all the things I wanted to. I couldn't have said it better. Thank You.
5:13 Yes, I Have Always Respected his Integrity.
@@bobbijoepps5297 much obliged. He has so much empathy and to see him slowly unravel it's disheartening but to see him also happy that Matthew is safe from his demons brings him some comfort
Keith is one of the few journalists who has kept his credibility and high ethics intact.
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Yes I love Keith Morrison. He's a man of integrity
He is a humanistic journalist
For me, he is like any other canadian journalist, Peter Jennings, Peter Mansbridge, Lloyd Robertson, John Roberts, etc...
i remember him from canadian news network in his early days , i believe it was CTV for years , then moved to the states to be on an american network , always could trust keith morrison 's news broadcasts. i feel for his loss of his stepson , who i never knew was mathew perry , best wishes keith.
Keith’s words are so eloquent and sincere. You can see how he loved Matthew and loves his wife. Hoda was sensitive and perfectly supportive.
Wow. The way Keith speaks about Matthew, you can hear he was truly loved and Keith wasn’t just a stepdad. They were family. 😢❤❤
Everybody should have a Father figure like Keith. He has such a calming presence and a kind soul.
Keith is so humble, real, and kind, you can see it.
What makes Matthew's passing even more heartbreaking is that, as Keith said, he was finally happy. He had struggled with pain and addiction for so long and seemed to have finally put it behind him. Such a sad loss.
Matt finally realized the inevitable that he was loosing it. He probably committed suicide.
Inappropriate speculation @@rampar77
@rampar77 did you read his book?
Nah, he wasn't happy, that's obvious. We tell ourselves these things to make us feel better. Matthew lied about a lot of things. He lied about this.
@@Missditabomb I've read several places where his friends and family members say in the last months of his life he was happy and in a good place. Do you think you know something they don't?
We Canadians are very proud of our Keith!
We are absolutely are! 🇨🇦
Thank you Canada for sharing your best with us. Many Canadian artists and personalities have been my favorites over the years.
Soooo many talented people call Canada home.
@@avalon1108cold facts
Oh! He's Canadian? Now it makes sense why he seems like such a nice, calm, caring guy. I haven't met a ton of Canadians, but the bulk of ones I have met make me want to move there.
Thank you, Mr. Morrison for opening up about Matthew. He is much loved. It’s such a heartbreak to lose him and wishing you and your family much peace. 🙏♥️
You think Keith Morrison will actually read your comment? 😂🤡
I never knew this and consider myself a fan of both.❤😢
I guess I’m the only one that didn’t know Keith was his step dad or that they had 6 kids . Rest in peace no more suffering. Addiction is so tough on everyone
You are not the only one. I am big fan of Keith and I didn't know.
I had no idea...He is very private
Sad interview
I didnt know until recently either
I had no idea until I read about Matthew’s death.
Keith Morrison is the best guy in journalism today. He is real, honest, compassionate, and his voice is addictive! If we still had telephone books nowadays, I could listen to him read it from A-Z, and then beg him to read it again.
You can listen to him on his podcast: Dateline
You can have it added to your car’s GPS system LOL! Whatta hoot! I don’t know if it’s an OnStar thing or what, but I love it when he says “Oh ReALLLLLYYYYyyyy?” in that tone of voice that says . And by gosh his face tells you YUP - Keith ain’t buyin her mess either! As he tips his head down and wrinkles his brow, looks straight up at her with that Dad look like we got when we broke curfew. 🤣🤣🤣
@christykelley8179 Exactly! When he asks a question, his furrowed brow and eyes are saying, "I'm not buying it". He is the GOAT when it comes to his interviewing skills. They are definitely a gift. And, of course, that voice. Masterful, indeed.
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@@beverly9 Absolutely! Your comment is spot on. When I watch the show and another host is speaking, I always think it would be so much better if KM were doing the narration.
You can hear in Keith's voice how the loss of Matthew cuts deeply.
When you lose a loved one, your life is not the same. 2020- 2021 I lost my dad, sister, and brother. Grief is hard
@@carmennunez1405 I'm so very sorry. 💜
@@carmennunez1405 Oh dear, that's heartbreaking. I'm so sorry.
KM is the GOAT. I could listen to him read an encyclopedia with that amazing voice! Very sad for him and his wife, Suzanne. Prayers for peace for their loss.
Matthew was blessed to have two great men in his life, his dad and step dad. I lived in the same town his dad lived in and got to know him a bit and he seemed like a really good guy.
The pain was palpable
Much respect to Hoda and her gentle way with this difficult interview
She did really really really good. Those incredible moments of silence just let what was flowing from him be absorbed!! I felt that 🙏✝️
Matt was the kind of person you actually felt like you knew him personally. He was larger than life and will always be in your hearts. Bless Keith and his wife. ❤
A true gentleman. Wish our world had more of them. Really enjoy Keith. God bless him.
Matthew’s passing is still so surreal. Forever our Chandler Bing.
Hurts so bad. .he is my favorite "Friend".
You can see his deep sadness😢
It was such a shock to me to see Keith Morrison so vulnerable..and hurting. I’ve always admired him, one of the few I have to say. Sending love and condolences.
😂
"Do you still feel his presence?"
That's where I lost it.
My husband & I are re-watching the 'Friends' series now.
Gone, but never forgotten Matthew. ❤
😭
Why are you watching a group of satanists? That’s what the friends cast were and are.
@@theasianjaywalker4455 obviously you don’t have anyone in your family who is an addict. I hope you never have to deal with this. Have some empathy and compassion.
As a retired broadcaster on a local level, I have always revered the great voices in broadcast history. Keith Morrison is iconic on that front. I am also the father of a recovering alcoholic who also struggles with depression. We are very close. Keith and Matthew's words resonate deeply. They bring me to tears watching this. May God Bless all of the addicts and those who love them.
I truly appreciate the honesty and personal touch. I hope more are honest and understanding in their families like you are. ❤
May God give you the strength to help your child. Praying for you both.❤❤
Amen
i'm glad your had your kid is sober now though it's really nice to hear that i hope they stay sober and are able to work their issues out
Ouch. I felt that. My heart goes out to Keith and the entire family.
Keith is an absolute legend and is a beautiful representation of the human experience: when we ask about others we learn about others, and in turn we learn about ourselves.
Salutes and Sincerest Condolences.
Very well said! ❤
I love him, because he does his job the way he's supposed to.... without showing bias. Very few times have i seen him get riled up. It'll be a sad day when he's gone.
My mom always said
You never get over a loved one passing you just learn to live with it it is just a part of you..
Miss you mom.
Yeah, but a loved one and a child are too different things. I have lost my mom, dad, a nephew and two sisters. It has been hard, If my son died, they would need to dig a grave for me as well.
He's a class act
It’s apparent he truly loved Matthew. 💔
Hoda is such a class act. Keith Morrison also. This was such a tender interview, makes me want to give them both a hug.
He is.
Keith Morrison is absolutely my favorite Dateline Journalist. Something bout his voice is so soothing, calm and inviting to listen. Seems to be a great human being! Setting the fame aside Mathew Perry had a struggle with addiction just as millions of us out here have had in one way or another during our lives.. it’s a difficult journey. More so when your choices & missteps are Judged in real time by millions. It takes a strong individual to come out the other end of addiction alone without the added pressures. I’ve always rooted for Mathew and it was beautiful to see towards the end of his life he was winning!! Sending so much love to the “friends” & wonderful family who supported Mathew in his fight.
I was so shocked. And I am so sorry for your loss of Matthew. Thank you for him. He was so funny. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
When Keith speaks people listen. Beautifully said...
My heart breaks for Keith and his family. Sending love and hugs
I know grief. I lost my husband in 2018. You can't imagine how it feels to lose a loved one. It's too cruel, inhumane. I never thought I would get over it. Last year I spent the winter in Portugal and finally found some peace. To lose a child is the worst. I'm so sorry for Keith and especially his wife. ❤
I am so sorry about your Husband, I'm glad you found some Peace . I lost my Son in 2006 and it's a pain in your heart that never goes away , I haven't recovered yet .
@@buffy2875 You can't get over that, I'm afraid. Losing a child is the worst. I hope there will be a time you will able to live with that unbearable loss. And still find some joy in life. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. This is utterly heartbreaking. Having experience of depression, it is so terribly isolating. My heart goes out to you and your wife.
❤🙏
Everybody experiences depression. Some just use it as a crutch more
I’m glad at least he was happy and not suffering in his last days. RIP
So sad. I loved “Friends” and I love “DatelineNBC”. Keith Morrison is a gem.
Paul Newman once said you never get over it.
Nope😢
How could you ...I have to say especially a mother.
Paul Newman's son Scott had the very same struggles before his until his untimely death. So he should know.
how profound! he's surely the first and only person to have ever said that in the history of people dying
@@Marcel_Audubon -
No, but Paul did two things. He said intelligent things, and he said them succinctly.
Have you ever done either?
Heart felt interview. Matthew is our friend forever more. He left us information to pass on his struggles and victories. I have listened to his book a couple of times and is recommended reading for my patients. Mr. Morrison has unmistakable and beautiful voice. ❤My condolences to your family, Mr. Morrison.
May I ask, are your patients people w/ substance abuse issues? What I keep remembering Matthew saying after the book came out, and then, when finding out he had obviously relapsed in his recovery, was that he could help others, even if/when he couldn't help himself. Do you find that to be true of his book?
I like him every much. This made my cry. God be with them. We will always remember Matthew ❤
😂😂😂
I love Hoda.... She's not like the other interviewers who purposely ask questions knowing it will sting.... She is humble and compassionate and is a true professional... Everything from her tone and cadence.....
Imagine Barbara Walters in Hoda’s place.
Yes, Hoda showed genuine empathy towards Keith.
She was so genuine here. Like it was just two friends talking. The sincerity of her expressions of sympathy… 💔❤️
I’m still not over his death and I didn’t even know him. I can’t imagine how Keith and his wife feel. That grief will never go away. It will change and evolve. But it will always be there.
“It was the news you never want to get but you think some day you might.” That explains my grief of losing my best friend. Anyone that feels this quote, I send my love to you. ❤
I remember Keith in the early days, on Canadian television. He was wonderful then and still is. So proud of him❤️
My condolences to Mr. Morrison and his family on the passing of their beloved Matthew.
I have so much respect for Keith Morrison. He is a Dinosaur as far as reporters - always operating from a place of integrity and professionalism while being kind. I am so sorry for his loss of Matthew. No parent should have to bury a child.
I guess that makes him somewhat of a _unicorn_ as far as reporters go, too.
I hope Matthew is at peace. It was heartbreaking to see his struggles.
I doubt it. I seriously doubt it. Unless he turned his back on satan…..
He grew up close to where I lived., a fellow Canadian. Was a super nice guy
Love,love,love Keith Morrison. He can do no wrong.💛💛💛💛💛
"Gone but you still feel the echo"...so powerful
🌼Matthew Perry really was just so, so naturally talented. Sending peace and huge hugs to his friends and family🌼
Wow this made me tear up 😢I just LOVE Keith Morrison ♥️
We are just so sorry for your loss, Mr. Morrison. It is a disease. Thank you so much for highlighting that. You never battle it completely… even when you’re winning, it’s always there. What a heartwarming interview. You felt his pain and vulnerability while also showing strength. Amazing.
Hoda thanks for doing this interview, I love Matthew and Keith so much, praying for ALL of them..... MJ Westmont IL
I grew up in Darien, Illinois. Hinsdale South high school
Addiction and mental illness/depression go hand and hand, yet it’s still so misunderstood 😢😢😢So many suffer in silence because the judgements from others is equally devastating😢The fact that there’s no cure for Bi Polar, as an example, makes it even more difficult for these individuals. We may not understand but we should practice compassion ❤️
It seems the most stigmatized conditions are the ones people can’t see.
Spot on
Yes, the _"invisible disabilities."_
He has such a gorgeous voice.
What a kind tribute ❤️
Miss and love you so much Mathew Perry! RIP
He was so good on Friends and funny and quick in interviews.
I ADORE Keith Morrison. A unique individual and master of his craft.
I had no clue he was his step dad. Love them both.
Seriously like what a small and random world we live in! How am I just finding this out?!
Wishing Keith and his family healing.
😥😥😥 Sorry for your loss, Keith! Matthew touched the whole world. RIP Chandler!
Always love me some Keith! That voice, the inflection! I’ve been a fan for decades! ☺️💕
I saw this somewhere on losing someone. "you will still bump into grief in new and unexpecting ways" and its so true
I saw that too! I can’t remember who said it; it was a celebrity.
He has such an intoxicating voice. He's legendary in my eyes 😊
I can't watch anything about Matthew Perry without crying. Such a loss to so many people. Heartbreaking. 😢❤
I’m like that with Paul Walker too. Just cry throughout
Very moving. I wanted to give Keith a virtual hug!
Hoda shows great sensitivity in her interview. She is a constant reminder that there are genuinely wonderful people in a world that would benefit from more like her. God bless her.
Thank You Keith for your kind and quiet compassion your voice has been such a large part of my life. I am an addict and alcoholic I found my end of the road and made my choice to get clean and sober in 1991 and have enjoyed life on a much greater scale since packing up for rehab and never looking back. Now I am coming up to 33 years in AA and all that comes along with getting older. Thanks for being a positive voice for those who tried to break free, and those who do. I think of my addiction as a painting in my bedroom, a reminder of my past but never very far from where I dream.
We love you Keith and family. My heart is broken watching this. Praying for you all. ❤
Keith appeared to be a caring stepfather who treated Matthew well. Matthew's absence is deeply felt, and I sincerely hope that his soul has found peace. Miss you Matty!
He spoke so beautifully. What a treasure! Thank you for sharing with us. 😢
Really enjoy watching this man. So sorry for the loss 🥺
I lost my wayward son in 2010, he was killed by a hit and run driver who stopped long enough to pull his bike out from under his car. I will never understand how such a sweet little boy went so far off kilter, but as long as he lived there was hope that he’d want a better life for himself, the kind of life we hoped he would one day have, but sadly it was not to be. And once they’re deceased all hope is gone and then the blaming starts and I don’t suppose it will ever end. And yes I was very shocked at the news that Matthew Perry had passed away, couldn’t stop thinking about him for weeks. When we think of people who are just larger than life in our minds,
it’s difficult to process the fact that he passed away, and although not immortal in real life, he is in reel life, and that will never end.
My heart breaks every time I think of Matthew Perry. My prayers for his family and friends. ❤
Very candid. Touching. A good interview.
He’s a sweet guy. Tells the stories that so many love to hear. My condolences to him and his wife.
God Bless Keith, Matthew, and their family ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I came here to listen to Keith Morrison and didn't realize how much I would enjoy this side of Hoda as a journalist and his friend. Well done.
I love Keith Morrison and when I found out he was a fellow Canadian, it just made me love him more. The man is amazing. I am sorry he, his wife and their family had to experience their loss. Life is wonderful, but it isn't fair.
Keith is such a class act. As was Matthew. Such a devastating loss 😢
When I heard the news of Matthew Perry my first thoughts were of Keith and his wife. May his memory be a blessing.
For all of us that has a family member who suffered addiction...we never know what tomorrow will bring.
What meaningful words Keith shared. My 26yo lost his battle with mental health and addiction a couple months before Matthew died 😭. I understood so much of what Keith shared. Such a demanding emotion grief is! RIP to Matthew & my son Joey, I feel they are free now🕊️
He’s a very nice man. Our children were in the same class together growing up.
So glad Matty had Keith!!!!
Keith has a calming, sincere voice. Professional and attentive. Very heartwarming.
RIP Matthew. How eloquently spoken, thank you.
After reading Matthew's book shortly after his death, I wondered if his life would have been better if he had been able to pursue a career in tennis after he got to the U.S. Life on the sports circuit seems to be healthier for many, and maybe he wouldn't have been so prone to addiction. Truly a talented young man. He felt very supported by Keith and wrote positively about him.
Heartfelt and sobering to hear from someone that has known all sides of Matthew Perry for the majority of his too short time here. I didn’t realize he was Matthew’s stepfather until I listened to the Audible version of his memoir (which I highly recommend). It’s never “the right” or “best” time to leave your family, but hearing about the struggles and estrangements that occurred over his life, I am glad to hear that he was happy and on great terms with his family. I hope that brings even just a tiny bit of comfort to his loved ones have had that closeness and shared that love.
Matthew was so loved, that tears flowed from strangers all over the world. 🌎 Including myself
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Keith did an episode many years ago about my eldest sister's murder on dateline. Very classy guy.
I know how you feel. I lost my daughter very similarly on Christmas Day. Never will be the same. Let grief follow it's course.
I am so sorry for your loss!!! My heart breaks for you and your family!!🙏💕💕💕
There are no words. I am so terribly sorry about your loss. Sending you a big hug.
I am so very sorry. ❤
I was actually moved to tears on that. Keith’s emotions were as laid bare, I think, as ever you are likely to witness. I remember many years ago Keith doing local news here in Los Angeles.
What a voice! I thoroughly enjoy listening to him and the stories he presents. We just adjust when we lose a loved one. It takes time.
One of the few journalists who keeps his personal politics out of his work.
Now this is the consummate professional. Restraint, dignity, integrity and commitment to the highest quality delivery of amplifying the stories of others.
I love Keith! His integrity is real. Loss is part of life and it's never easy. Mathew will fly high now.
I was shocked and a bit surprised I thought he had faced his demons and won. It was heartbreaking. Prayers for your family and I am thankful he knew real love.
@melissareid640 do you fet notified if I comment here?
Keith Morrison is a very Humble Man who tells the Stories to the World of others without thinking about himself first. So Always know we are thinking about this Man and Mathew 🙏 🕯🍁