Matthew Perry's Accidental Ketamine Death Triggers Arrests, Investigations

Matthew Perry, famed for his role as Chandler Bing on the iconic TV show Friends, tragically died at age 54 in October 2023 due to an accidental ketamine overdose. Investigations revealed that Perry had been receiving ketamine as part of therapy for depression and anxiety, but his death involved multiple doses administered by his assistant, leading to five arrests including medical professionals accused of overcharging him for the drug. Despite his struggles with addiction, Perry had expressed feeling "safely sober" a year prior and reflected candidly on his battles in his memoir. His estate was revealed to have a personal fortune exceeding $1.5 million, part of a larger net worth estimated at $120 million, with assets managed through a living trust benefitting family and a former partner. In the wake of his death, there has been both mourning from fans and co-stars as well as revelations about the difficulties some experienced working with him during his addiction struggles. Perry's legacy endures as a beloved television figure whose contribution to pop culture remains significant.