Matthew Perry, best known for his role in the TV series "Friends", has announced that he will remove all references to Keanu Reeves from his upcoming memoir "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing". Perry's memoir is a candid account of his struggle with substance abuse and addiction, but he faced backlash last fall for references to Reeves that some found offensive.
In the memoir, Perry made a comment about Reeves still being alive despite the deaths of other "original thinkers" like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger. This comment received criticism, and Perry later apologized for it, stating that he was a "big fan" of Reeves and had just chosen a "random name" in the prose.
During a panel at the LA Times Festival of Books, Perry addressed the Reeves mention once more, stating that "I said a stupid thing. It was a mean thing to do." Perry acknowledged that he lives on the same street as Reeves and noted that any future versions of the book will not have his name in them.
While Perry had previously apologized to Reeves, he also mentioned during the panel that he has yet to apologize to the "Matrix" star in person. Perry stated that if he runs into Reeves, he will apologize, as he believes what he said was "just stupid".
Overall, Perry's decision to remove references to Reeves from his memoir shows that he takes responsibility for his actions and is willing to make amends for any harm caused. It also highlights the importance of being mindful of the words we use and the impact they can have on others.