His death shocked many fans and sparked renewed focus to the ways in which substances like ketamine are being used recreationally.
Matthew Perry had openly struggled with substance abuse issues over the years, including his battles with alcohol and prescription medications. Picture: Gallow Images Matthew Perry, the actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends , tragically passed away on October 28, 2023. His death shocked many fans and sparked renewed focus to the ways in which substances like ketamine are being used recreationally.
Jasveen Sangha, 41, along with four others, was arrested and charged in August for allegedly supplying the Friends star with the ketamine that led to his death.
The other suspects include Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, his acquaintance Erik Fleming, and two doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez.
The indictment further alleges that Iwamasa administered at least six doses per day on 25, 26, and 27October, before administering the final, fatal three doses on 28 October.
An indictment unsealed in Los Angeles federal court revealed that Iwamasa and Fleming collaborated with the doctors to acquire significant amounts of ketamine for Perry in the months leading up to his death, The Independent reported.
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Matthew Perry’s fatal dose: Ketamine crisis in the spotlight
