History of Matthew Perry in Timeline

Matthew Perry was a celebrated American and Canadian actor, achieving global recognition for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom Friends (1994-2004). Beyond Friends, he garnered Emmy nominations for his roles in The West Wing and The Ron Clark Story. Perry also took leading roles in the series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and starred in films like Fools Rush In, The Whole Nine Yards, and 17 Again, establishing himself as a prominent figure in both television and film.

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July 2011: Lobbying for Drug Court Funding

In July 2011, Matthew Perry, as a celebrity spokesperson for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, lobbied the United States Congress to advocate for funding for drug courts.

May 2013: Champion of Recovery Award

In May 2013, Matthew Perry received a Champion of Recovery award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for his work in opening Perry House, a rehab center located in his former Malibu mansion.

2015: Mansion Sale and Relocation of Rehab Services

In 2015, Matthew Perry sold his Malibu mansion and relocated the services of Perry House, his rehab center.

November 3, 2023: Matthew Perry's Funeral

On November 3, 2023, Matthew Perry's funeral took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles. His parents, stepfather, and five "Friends" co-stars were in attendance. The Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush song "Don't Give Up" was played, a song which Perry loved and referenced in copies of his autobiography.

December 15, 2023: Cause of Death Revealed

On December 15, 2023, it was revealed that Matthew Perry's death was due to the acute effects of ketamine. Other contributing factors included buprenorphine, drowning, and coronary artery disease.

May 2024: Investigation Opened into Perry's Death

In May 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department initiated an investigation to determine how Matthew Perry obtained the high dose of ketamine that led to his death.

August 7, 2024: Kenneth Iwamasa Pleads Guilty

On August 7, 2024, Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's former assistant, entered a guilty plea related to the circumstances surrounding Perry's death.

August 15, 2024: Indictments Filed in Perry's Death

On August 15, 2024, indictments and charges were filed against five individuals, including Matthew Perry's personal assistant, two doctors, and two drug dealers, alleging involvement in the distribution of ketamine that caused Perry's death.

August 30, 2024: Agreement Reached for Mark Chavez's Guilty Plea

During a court hearing on August 30, 2024, it was agreed that former doctor Mark Chavez, who had signed a plea agreement, would have his guilty plea accepted, though he would not officially plead guilty until a later court appearance.