Tragic End: The Role of Ketamine in Matthew Perry's Death

Kenneth Iwamasa, the personal assistant of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, received a 41-month federal prison sentence for injecting the actor with a fatal dose of ketamine. Perry's death in 2023 was linked to 'acute effects of ketamine,' highlighting its misuse as a lethal party drug.

Kenneth Iwamasa, the former personal assistant to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for administering a lethal dose of the hallucinogenic drug ketamine to the actor. The sentencing concludes the case involving five individuals tied to Perry's tragic death in 2023.

Judge Sherilyn Garnett delivered the verdict, highlighting how Iwamasa injected Perry with ketamine at his request, leading to the actor's death by drowning. The autopsy confirmed that ketamine's acute effects caused Perry to lose consciousness. Ketamine is a potent anesthetic often abused as a party drug despite its medical uses.

Iwamasa admitted guilt to conspiracy charges, acknowledging his role in repeatedly injecting Perry without medical expertise. His plea deal included key evidence against co-defendants. The court labeled Iwamasa as Perry's 'enabler and drug supplier,' contributing significantly to the actor's struggle with substance abuse.