Overview

• Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy premiered on ITV on August 18 and is available to stream on ITVX.
• The film traces his rise to Friends fame and lifelong struggle with addiction, drawing on interview clips and passages from his 2022 memoir.
• The documentary outlines the criminal probe into his death and notes that five people have been charged with supplying ketamine prosecutors say was linked to the case.
• Official findings cited in the coverage state Perry died on October 28, 2023 at age 54 after drowning following the acute effects of ketamine.
• Perry’s on‑camera and audio remarks reflect hopes for fatherhood and a legacy of helping others, while viewers shared emotional reactions as the program aired close to what would have been his 56th birthday.