Matthew Perry's Overdose Documentary

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Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine in his final days, according to a new documentary. ‘There needs to be accountability,’ prosecutor says.

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A Peacock documentary, Matthew Perry : A Hollywood Tragedy , looks at the Friends star’s rise to fame alongside his lifelong battle with addiction.

The 54-year-old actor died from a ketamine overdose on Oct. 28, 2023 .

Perry received 27 shots of ketamine in his final three days , outside his legitimate ketamine therapy for anxiety and depression.

Two of the five people arrested are Dr. Salvador Plasencia , who allegedly administered the drug to Perry in a parking lot and called the star a “moron”.

Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy premieres Feb. 25 on Peacock .

Former celebrity assistant said lines get blurred between star and employee Iwamasa worked with Perry for decades .

Perry wrote his 2020 memoir to help other addicts.

Morgan Fairchild said Perry 's legacy “will be one of hope and joy and friendship and love”.

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