We were all shocked and deeply saddened when the news broke about the untimely passing of Matthew Perry. Since then, the events surrounding his death have sparked considerable controversy, involving several medical professionals.
Fans were further devastated upon learning of a text message sent by one of Perry’s doctors. The short, eight-word message has raised many concerns, especially when viewed alongside the findings of the toxicology report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. It revealed that Perry died due to ‘the acute effects of ketamine.’
Best known for his iconic role in the beloved sitcom Friends, Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy in a bid to manage his anxiety and depression. The report elaborated:
“At the high levels of ketamine found in his postmortem blood specimens, the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression.”
Other factors contributing to his tragic death included coronary artery disease, drowning, and the effects of buprenorphine. Perry’s death has officially been ruled an accident.
The LAPD initiated a thorough investigation into Perry’s passing, resulting in charges against five individuals linked to the overdose.
Among those charged is Dr. Salvador Plascencia, who had been working alongside another medical professional, Mark Chavez. The list of charged individuals also includes Jasveen Sangha, infamously known as the “Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles,” street dealer Erik Fleming, and Perry’s longtime assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa.
Matthew Perry’s assistant, two doctors, and two others have been indicted and charged with providing the ketamine that led to his death, officials have announced. Here’s what the U.S. attorney for the Central District of California said during a news conference: https://t.co/7QwLNB8amJ pic.twitter.com/MfZSDTq2O0
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 15, 2024
Martin Estrada, the US Attorney for the Central District of California, stated that the individuals exploited Perry’s struggles with substance abuse, fully aware of the wrongfulness of their actions.
In a disturbing development, Plascencia allegedly referred to Perry as a ‘moron’ in a text message exchange with a colleague. He reportedly said: “I wonder how much this moron will pay.”
As the investigation continues, we can only hope that justice is swiftly served and the full truth comes to light.
