Matthew Perry’s assistant injected him with ketamine multiple times before his death, as stated by his sister. The late Friends star had hired Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Iwamasa as a live-in personal assistant, who later took on additional roles involving drugs and medical tasks. Tragically, Iwamasa administered the fatal doses of ketamine to Perry on the day he passed away and then left him unattended, resulting in his death in a Jacuzzi.

Today, Iwamasa faces sentencing in connection with Perry’s demise, with prosecutors seeking a three-year and five-month prison term. This sentence is longer than that of the doctor who supplied Iwamasa with ketamine and instructed him on administering it to Perry but shorter than the drug dealer who sold the final doses to Iwamasa.

Despite pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine leading to death and cooperating as a key witness, Iwamasa faced harsh criticism from Matthew’s sister in a victim impact statement. The medical examiner’s report identified ketamine as the primary cause of Perry’s death, with drowning listed as a secondary factor.

Following a search warrant in January 2024, Iwamasa gradually disclosed his involvement in providing Perry with multiple ketamine injections before his passing. Family members expressed deep disappointment in Iwamasa’s actions, emphasizing the trust initially placed in him to support Perry’s battle against addiction.

Iwamasa’s defense highlighted his vulnerability in his relationship with Perry, indicating he felt compelled to comply with his boss’s requests. However, Perry’s family members condemned Iwamasa’s actions, emphasizing the betrayal and devastation caused by his deceit surrounding Perry’s death.