On October 28, 2023, the media reported the sudden death of the actor widely known for his role in the series “Friends.” An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was a drug overdose. The actor was found in his Los Angeles home. The star struggled with addiction for many years, but in recent years it has been said that he has come out on top.
Variety reported that five people were arrested in connection with the actor’s death. During one of the press conferences, representatives of the Department of Justice said that during the investigation it was discovered that Perry’s assistant and doctors were part of a criminal underworld. They were supposed to exploit the star and sell him illegal substances. Five people were arrested who may be connected to the death of the actor of the series “Friends”.
“Defendants exploited Mr. Perry’s addiction problem to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew their actions were a huge risk to Matthew Perry, but they did it anyway. Ultimately, they were more interested in profits than in caring for Mr. Perry’s health,” Variety quotes Martin Estrada, an attorney, as saying.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the actor’s assistant, in the last days before his death allegedly gave him multiple doses of medication that may have contributed to his passing.
Court documents revealed that the star’s assistant had purchased a dose of the drug for about $55,000 in the month before Perry’s death, an inflated price. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. Authorities accuse him of getting rid of illegal items before calling for help.
The witness described parts of the house as being in disarray, which could suggest an attempt to cover up some activity.
Kenneth Iwamasa he was supposed to be in touch with Jasveen Sangha regarding the disposal of evidence of a crime. Investigators accuse the woman of having built a large-scale illegal business over the course of five years.
On the death of the “Friends” actor Three doctors were also detained: Mark Chavez, Erik Fleming and Salvador Plasencia. The first two admitted to participating in the conspiracy. Neither Plasencia nor Sangha admitted to the charges brought against them.
A New York Post insider recently reported that the beloved the artist passed away in terrible conditions. He was supposed to be at the scene and see Perry’s bedroom firsthand. He gave a detailed description of what he found when he entered.
“The master bedroom looked like someone had been in there for a long, hard party. Clothes everywhere, towels on the floor, just a mess,” a source told the New York Post.
The actor’s bedroom was a mess, as if there had been “heavy partying”. Oddly enough, the neglect was only reported in the master bedroom of the property, which was exactly where Matthew was staying. The rest of the house was tidy and there was no sign of mess. It was as if Perry’s house cleaner was not allowed in his bedroom.
“The rest of the house was clean, really neat. As if the cleaning lady wasn’t allowed in these places,” the informant added.
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