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Matthew Perry's Death: A Hollywood Tragedy
Matthew Perry, famous for playing Chandler Bing in FRIENDS, died on October 28, 2023, from a ketamine overdose.
A documentary called 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy' tells the story of his life, his struggles with addiction, and how he was given too much ketamine by people he trusted.
The documentary shows how his personal assistant and some doctors gave him the drug for money, even though they knew it was dangerous.
Five people were arrested, and most of them said they were guilty.
The documentary is coming out on Discovery+ on January 2, 2026, and it helps fans understand what really happened.
Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023, from a ketamine overdose at his Los Angeles home.
The documentary 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy' details his struggles with addiction and the events leading to his death.
Perry's personal assistant and doctors were involved in supplying him with ketamine for financial gain.
Five individuals were arrested, with most pleading guilty to charges related to the distribution of ketamine.
The documentary is set to release on Discovery+ on January 2, 2026.
- Who
- Matthew Perry, actor and star of FRIENDS
- What
- Death due to ketamine overdose, documented in 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy'
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- When
- October 28, 2023
- Why
- Overdose from ketamine, supplied by a network of individuals including his personal assistant and doctors
Key facts
- Date of Death
- October 28, 2023
- Cause of Death
- Ketamine overdose
- Location of Death
- Los Angeles residence
- Documentary Release
- January 2, 2026 (Discovery+)
- Arrests Announced
- August 15, 2024
- Guilty Pleas
- October 2024 - December 2025
- Documentary Director
- Robert Palumbo
- Ketamine Supplier
- Jasveen Sangha (Ketamine Queen)
Quotes
Matthew Perry
Actor and star of the TV show 'FRIENDS'
“"Hi, my name is Matthew Perry, though you may know me by another name - my friends call me Matty, and I should be dead."”
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“"Being hit by a happy shovel"”
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Dr Salvador Plasencia
Doctor involved in the ketamine supply to Matthew Perry
“"Let's see how much this moron will pay. Let's find out."”
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Jasveen Sangha's lawyer
Legal representative of Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen'
“"garbage"”
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Sources
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