Matthew Perry (1969-2023) was an American and Canadian actor and comedian renowned for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom *Friends* (1994-2004). His performance garnered him international recognition and cemented his place in pop culture. Beyond *Friends*, Perry earned Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his roles in *The West Wing* and *The Ron Clark Story*. He also starred in *Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip* and took leading roles in films such as *Fools Rush In*, *The Whole Nine Yards*, and *17 Again*, showcasing his versatility as an actor in both comedic and dramatic roles.
In May 2013, Matthew Perry received a Champion of Recovery award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for opening Perry House, a rehab center in Malibu.
On November 3, 2023, Matthew Perry's funeral took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, with family and 'Friends' co-stars in attendance. The song "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, a favorite of Perry's, was played.
On December 15, 2023, it was revealed that Matthew Perry's death was caused by the acute effects of ketamine, with contributing factors including buprenorphine, drowning, and coronary artery disease, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
In May 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation to determine how Matthew Perry obtained the high dose of ketamine that caused his death.
On August 7, 2024, Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry's former assistant, pleaded guilty in court.
On August 15, 2024, indictments and charges were filed against five people, including Matthew Perry's personal assistant, two doctors, and two drug dealers, for involvement in the distribution of ketamine that led to Perry's death.
On August 30, 2024, it was agreed during a court hearing that former doctor Mark Chavez, would have his guilty plea accepted, though he will still not officially plead guilty until a later court appearance.
Former doctor Mark Chavez, will officially plead guilty at a court hearing held on October 2, 2024, after agreeing to plead guilty on August 30, 2024.
On June 17, 2025, the second doctor, Salvador Plasencia, agreed to plead guilty.
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