Inside Matthew Perry’s Final Days: A Descent into Addiction Revealed through Investigation

By Cotton State Chronicle Entertainment Team

In a series of alarming revelations, the final days of beloved "Friends" star Matthew Perry have been unveiled through investigative records. The actor, who passed away at the age of 54 on October 28, was caught in a harrowing struggle with an addiction to the surgical anesthetic ketamine. The details, drawn from federal court documents and a medical examiner’s report, paint a tragic picture of Perry's last month.

The Last Month of Matthew Perry’s Life

September 30: Perry, living in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades, met with Dr. Salvador Plasencia alongside his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. Perry, already undergoing ketamine treatments for depression, sought more of the drug. Plasencia, through a connection with Dr. Mark Chavez in San Diego, acquired additional ketamine, selling it to Perry for $4,500. Over the next few weeks, Plasencia continued to supply Perry with ketamine, delivering injections himself and instructing Iwamasa on administering them.

October 2: Iwamasa contacted Plasencia, seeking more vials of ketamine. In their coded language, the drug was referred to as "Dr. Pepper." Perry's dependency grew, and Plasencia became a regular visitor, providing injections and leaving additional vials for Iwamasa to administer.

October 4-6: As Perry’s ketamine use escalated, Iwamasa began giving the injections himself, reaching out to Plasencia for further supplies. Plasencia, eager to become Perry’s main provider, continued the dangerous cycle.

October 8-13: A late-night transaction in Santa Monica saw Iwamasa purchasing four vials of ketamine for $6,000. As the days passed, Iwamasa even drove Perry to a parking lot in Long Beach for another injection. The situation became more dire as Iwamasa sought alternative sources, leading him to Erik Fleming, who introduced the infamous “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha. Perry’s addiction deepened, with Iwamasa procuring 25 vials from Sangha.

October 20: Perry received his last legal ketamine treatment from his regular physician, who had previously reduced his treatment frequency, believing Perry’s depression was under control. However, those close to Perry were unaware of his escalating use of illegal ketamine.

The Final Week: A Descent into Darkness

October 24-27: In the days leading up to his death, Perry continued to receive multiple injections of ketamine daily. The interactions between Iwamasa, Fleming, and Sangha intensified, with Perry receiving six shots each day. Meanwhile, Plasencia, out of contact with Perry for two weeks, reached out, offering more supplies.

The Final Hours

October 28: On the morning of his death, Perry directed Iwamasa to inject him with more ketamine. Following the injection, Perry played pickleball and later watched a movie. By early afternoon, after a third injection, Perry was found face down in his backyard jacuzzi by Iwamasa, who immediately called 911. Despite efforts to revive him, Perry was pronounced dead at the scene. Ketamine overdose was cited as the primary cause of death, with drowning as a secondary factor.

Legal Consequences

The aftermath of Perry’s tragic death has led to significant legal action. Iwamasa has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine, while Fleming has also pleaded guilty to distribution resulting in death. Both are cooperating with the investigation. Chavez has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges, while Plasencia and Sangha face multiple felony counts and have pleaded not guilty.

Plasencia's attorney maintains that his client acted in Perry's best medical interests, while Sangha’s legal team has declined to comment.