In the aftermath of Matthew Perry’s tragic passing, disturbing details have emerged, painting a heartbreaking picture of the beloved actor’s final days.
Recent court documents have revealed that Perry’s assistant administered the drug ketamine to the actor on the day he died, following instructions from Dr. Salvador Plasencia, who has been arrested in connection with the case.
According to the documents, Perry asked his assistant to “give him a big one” – a chilling phrase that would be the actor’s final words to anyone before his overdose.
It’s been reported that the assistant injected Perry with ketamine three times on the day of his death, with the actor’s blood pressure spiking to dangerous levels after the third injection.
Perry’s death was ruled an accident, with the cause of death attributed to the acute effects of ketamine and drowning.
However, this wasn’t the first time Perry had experienced adverse effects from the drug. Just two weeks prior, he had an “adverse medical reaction” to an at-home ketamine injection, which caused his blood pressure to spike and left him unable to speak or move.
Prosecutors have stated that Dr. Plasencia injected Perry with a large dose of ketamine at the assistant’s request, following a legally prescribed ketamine infusion therapy session at a doctor’s office.
The assistant has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, while Dr. Plasencia is facing multiple charges related to the distribution of ketamine and falsifying documents.
Perry’s struggle with substance abuse was well-documented, and he had written about his experiences in his memoir. Despite his efforts to stay clean and sober, it appears that he had relapsed in the days leading up to his death.
A statement following Perry’s passing read: “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the entertainment industry.”
As the full extent of the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death continues to emerge, fans and friends alike are left to mourn the loss of a talented actor and comedian who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.