'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dead at 54 After Apparent Drowning

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Matthew Perry Was Given 27 Ketamine Shots Before Death

His death was attributed to "acute effects of ketamine" with accidental drowning as the manner of death.

A recent documentary has shed light on the final days of Matthew Perry, revealing that the actor received 27 ketamine injections in the three days leading up to his tragic death at 54 in October 2023. The documentary, 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy,' features insights from US Attorney Martin Estrada. Mr Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the hit TV sitcom 'Friends' from 1994-2004, died after having been found unconscious in a swimming pool at his house in Los Angeles in October 2023. According to the autopsy report, his death was attributed to "acute effects of ketamine" with accidental drowning as the manner of death.

According to the documentary, Martin Estrada, who previously supervised the investigation into Mr Perry's death, revealed that the actor had been administered 27 doses of ketamine by "people who should have known much better," the New York Post reported.

Five people have been charged in connection with his death, including two doctors, his assistant, and an alleged drug dealer known as "the Ketamine Queen." An unsealed indictment from August alleges that Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, and acquaintance Erik Flemingcollaborated with doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez to obtain large quantities of ketamine for Perry before his overdose death.

Jasveen Sangha, the "Ketamine Queen," is specifically charged with supplying the ketamine that ultimately led to his death. According to the indictment Iwamasa administered the final three doses of ketamine purchased from Sangha to Mr Perry on the day of his death, using needles provided by Dr Plasencia.

"Dr Plasencia was very clear in text messages… that he saw this as an opportunity to make a lot of money in a short amount of time, and he allegedly did just that," Mr Estrada said in the new documentary.

Dr. Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha have entered not-guilty pleas and are scheduled to stand trial on March 4 in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Kenneth Iwamasa, Erik Fleming, and Dr. Mark Chavez have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

"In the past, we used to call these things overdose deaths and do more blaming of the victim. We don't do that anymore. We blame the drug dealers, the drug sellers, for taking advantage of those addiction issues to cause death or serious injury, and that's why we bring these cases. The big takeaway from this case is that when people involved in reckless activity, whether that be drug dealing or other activity, cause the death of others, there needs to be accountability," the attorney added.

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine is a potent anaesthetic sanctioned by US health authorities for surgical use, administered either through intramuscular injection or intravenous (IV) delivery. Chemically related to the recreational substance PCP, ketamine has also been used recreationally for its euphoric properties. However, it can induce hallucinations and may adversely affect respiratory and cardiac functions.

Notably, the FDA approved the drug in 2019 as a medication for treatment-resistant depression. While some experts and patients call it lifesaving, others say it's addictive and causes bladder ailments. Long-term, heavy use, of ketamine can cause severe, irreversible damage to the bladder and kidneys and excruciating abdominal pain. The drug should only be obtained and administered by a licensed and experienced medical doctor.

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Matthew Perry’s Ketamine-Supplying Doctor Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution, Faces 40 Years in Prison
by Dominic Patten
July 23, 2025


The reverberations of Matthew Perry’s overdose death continued Wednesday when one of the doctors who supplied the "Friends" star with ketamine entered a long-expected guilty plea to four counts of distribution.

Following up on a deal with the feds last month, Dr. Salvador Plasencia showed up in Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett’s downtown Los Angeles courtroom this morning to formally enter his plea. Saying little beyond direct responses to the judge’s questioning, the Santa Monica physician, who called Perry a “moron” when the actor was his client, is looking at a long stretch behind bars when he is sentenced later this year.




“He will face a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison for each count at his sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for December 3,” said Ciaran McEvoy of the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Central District of California.

“He remains free on bond and has indicated through his lawyers that he intends to surrender his medical license within the next 30-45 days. We will have no further comment.”




To that, the lawyer for the soon-to-be ex-doctor did have a comment after this morning’s hearing.

“Dr. Plasencia is profoundly remorseful for the treatment decisions he made while providing ketamine to Matthew Perry,” attorney Debra White said. “He is fully accepting responsibility by pleading guilty to drug distribution. Dr. Plasencia intends to voluntarily surrender his medical license, acknowledging his failure to protect Mr. Perry, a patient who was especially vulnerable due to addiction.”




Plasencia could also end up paying more than $1 million in fines under the plea deal with prosecutors.

Having said that, the feds made it clear in their June plea deal announcement that the ketamine dose that killed Perry was not from Plasencia.

Of the individuals named by authorities in Perry’s death, Plasencia’s plea today leaves only Jasveen Sangha, aka the “Ketamine Queen,” remaining. With a trial set to start next month, Sangha, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges of conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and more.

https://deadline.com/2025/07/matthew...ne-1236466408/

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"Ketamine Queen" to plead guilty in Matthew Perry death

A woman dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty of selling the drugs that ultimately killed Friends actor Matthew Perry.

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Matthew Perry's Tragic True Life Story

Following the shocking death of the "Friends" star in October 2023, we take a look back at some of the details of Matthew Perry's tragic true life story.

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Doctor Responsible For Supplying Matthew Perry With Ketamine Sentenced After Friends Actor’s Tragic Death

One of the doctors responsible for Matthew Perry's tragic death gets sentenced to prison for the Friends star's fatal overdose.

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Its good he was paid his!!

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Originally Posted by TVShowAddict

This is shocking, has Matthew struggled with drugs or have mental health issues?

Watching Matthew in Season 3 is particularly depressing (at least, with the benefit of hindsight) if not uncomfortable because he looks really thin and emaciated. This was presumably, around the time that his pain killer issues really began to take a toll on his physical appearance.

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“Ketamine Queen” Sentenced for Matthew Perry's 2023 Overdose
by Dominic Patten
April 8, 2026


Having plead guilty more than six months ago in the death of Matthew Perry, the so-called “Ketamine Queen” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Jasveen Sangha appeared Wednesday in federal court in downtown Los Angeles to hear her fate. The Mark Geragos-represented Sangha, who shifted her plea in September, is the final defendant to be sentenced in the actor's October 2023 death.



Although the decade and a half behind bars is no country club membership, Sangha received far less than the 65 years and millions in fine she could have faced under maximum sentencing guidelines.

Instead, taking lead from the prosecution’s recommendations, District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett gave Sangha the 180-month sentence, plus three years probations once she’s out.

https://deadline.com/2026/04/matthew...ty-1236491088/

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Its good they found who did this to him!!

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