August 19th 2024.
The tragic death of Matthew Perry has shed light on the final days of the beloved Friends star. It has been revealed that Perry was struggling with an addiction to the surgical anaesthetic ketamine, which ultimately led to his passing at the young age of 54. Through unsealed court documents and an investigation by the medical examiner, we can now take a chronological look at the events leading up to Perry's death.
It all began on September 30th, when Perry and his live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa met with Dr. Salvador Plasencia at their home in Los Angeles. Perry had been undergoing ketamine treatments for his depression, but was unable to get as much as he wanted from his regular doctor. Plasencia, with the help of a friend, agreed to obtain ketamine for him. However, their exchange was not without its doubts, as Plasencia texted his friend wondering how much Perry would be willing to pay.
As the days went by, the demand for ketamine grew stronger. On October 4th, Iwamasa took matters into his own hands and injected Perry himself. This led to them running low on their supply and reaching out to Plasencia for more. They even sought out additional sources, such as Erik Fleming, an acquaintance of Perry's. Fleming connected them with Jasveen Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," who only dealt with high-end clients and celebrities.
Despite their efforts, Perry's addiction continued to spiral out of control. On October 12th, Plasencia was paid a hefty sum of $21,000 in cash for his services, but the injection he gave Perry caused the actor to have a negative reaction. This prompted his assistant to reach out to even more sources for the drug.
Meanwhile, Perry's regular physician had deemed him well enough to stop his ketamine treatments on October 20th. A woman close to Perry, whose name was redacted in official documents, told investigators that she believed the actor had been sober for 19 months and there had been no relapse. Unfortunately, this would be their last conversation.
In the final week of his life, Perry's assistant gave him at least six shots of ketamine per day, with the supply coming from various sources. On the morning of October 28th, Perry's assistant gave him a fatal injection at his direction. The actor went about his day, playing pickleball and watching a movie, until he requested a second injection from his assistant. Shortly after, he was found face down in his jacuzzi and declared dead by paramedics.
The investigation into Perry's death has resulted in multiple arrests. Iwamasa and Fleming have pleaded guilty to drug-related charges and are cooperating with prosecutors. Plasencia and Sangha, who were the main targets of the investigation, have pleaded not guilty to multiple felony counts. Their lawyers have made statements on their behalf, with Plasencia's lawyer stating that his client had only acted in Perry's best interest. The case continues to unfold, with no comment from the attorneys of the other three men involved.
The tragic death of Matthew Perry has not only revealed the dark reality of addiction, but also the dangerous consequences that come with it. It serves as a reminder to seek help and support when struggling with substance abuse, and to always be cautious of the sources and amounts of drugs being ingested. May Perry's legacy live on through his beloved character and the memories he has left behind.
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