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Peacock Documentary Investigates Matthew Perry's Death and Legal Fallout

The upcoming documentary explores the Friends star's final days, his struggles with addiction, and the criminal case involving five individuals charged in connection to his ketamine-related death.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 17: CBS' 'Odd Couple' actor Matthew Perry poses for a portrait during CBS' 2014 Summer TCA tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 17, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.

Overview

  • Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy premieres on Peacock on February 25, 2025, offering an in-depth look at the actor's death and its aftermath.
  • Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, passed away at age 54 in October 2023 due to a ketamine overdose, initially reported as a drowning.
  • The documentary features interviews with Perry’s colleagues, including Morgan Fairchild, and U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada, who is leading the criminal investigation.
  • Five individuals, including Perry's assistant, two doctors, and an alleged drug dealer known as 'The Ketamine Queen,' have been charged, with two trials set to begin in March 2025.
  • The special also highlights Perry's struggles with addiction, the enabling culture in Hollywood, and the ongoing fight for accountability in his case.