A recent documentary titled Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy has unveiled that the actor best known for portraying Chandler Bing on the superhit sitcom Friends received a staggering 27 ketamine injections in the three days leading up to his death in October 2023.
Perry tragically passed away at the age of 54 in October 2023, with the documentary revealing that According to the autopsy report, Perry's death was attributed to the "acute effects of ketamine," compounded by accidental drowning after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool at his Los Angeles residence.
The documentary features insights from US Attorney Martin Estrada, who supervised the investigation into Perry's death. Estrada disclosed that Perry had been administered these ketamine doses by individuals who, in his words, "should have known much better," as reported by the New York Post.
The investigation has resulted in legal action against five individuals connected to Perry's death, including two doctors, Perry's assistant, and an alleged drug dealer known as "the Ketamine Queen." An indictment unsealed in August accuses Perry's assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and acquaintance Erik Fleming of collaborating with doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez to obtain large quantities of ketamine. Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," faces charges for supplying the ketamine that contributed to Perry's death.
In response to the allegations, Attorney Martin Estrada emphasized the importance of holding accountable those who engage in reckless activities that lead to fatalities. He highlighted that the case against Perry's associates underscores the need for accountability in such situations.
Ketamine, approved by US health authorities for surgical use, has also gained popularity as a recreational drug due to its euphoric effects. However, it poses significant risks, including hallucinations and potential harm to respiratory and cardiac functions. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with trials scheduled for March 4 in Los Angeles for defendants who have pleaded not guilty, while others await sentencing after pleading guilty.