Matthew Perry’s death: Doctor charged in relation to actor’s overdose – deets inside
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The life of one of the most-loved stars of the iconic TV show, Friends, Matthew Perry ended in tragedy
The life of one of the most-loved stars of the iconic TV show, Friends, Matthew Perry ended in tragedy. The death of this revered actor was attributed to an accidental overdose. Unfortunately, his life had taken a dark turn much earlier as Perry had battled substance abuse issues on multiple occasions. His untimely death came as a shock to fans across the world and triggered an outpouring of love for his memory. Fans and friends were left mourning his loss for several days. However, not everything seems to be clear about the events and circumstances leading up to his untimely demise.
Mark Chavez, one of the two doctors who have been charged in relation to the death of Matthew Perry, has agreed to a plea deal and is set to plead guilty to one drug charge.
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry’s death
On Friday, Aug. 30, Chavez, 54, appeared at the Roybal Federal Courthouse for his arraignment in the case against five different people who are alleged to have been involved in the Friends actor’s death at age 54 in October 2023, after he had been injected with three shots of ketamine that day.
Chavez faced one count of conspiring to distribute ketamine, after he previously admitted to selling ketamine to Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who in turn allegedly supplied drugs to Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa.
Following the court date, Chavez’s attorney Matthew Binninger told reporters that he was “incredibly remorseful” and accepted his role in Perry’s death.
“He is trying to do everything in his power to right the wrong that happened here,” Binninger said, per AP. “He is doing everything in his power to cooperate, to help in this situation, and he’s incredibly remorseful. He’s doing everything in his power to cooperate and help with this situation,” he continued, adding that Perry was “universally beloved, and it’s a shame what happened.”
About Matthew Perry’s death
Perry was found face down in the heated end of a pool at his Pacific Palisades home on October 28, 2023. His death, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, had been due to the acute effects of an anaesthetic called ketamine, with psychedelic properties. The once-vibrant actor, known for his wit and charm, succumbed to a deadly cocktail of drugs.
