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Matthew Perry Dies at 54; Criminal Investigation Launched

10/28/2025

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Matthew Perry, the actor known for Chandler Bing on Friends, died October 28, 2023, at age 54 from an accidental ketamine overdose.
He was found in a jacuzzi at his home; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner listed drowning and coronary artery disease as contributing factors.
A criminal investigation charged five individuals, including his assistant and a doctor.
Perry's family established the Matthew Perry Foundation to support recovery.

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Matthew Perry, the actor known for Chandler Bing on Friends, died October 28, 2023, at age 54 from an accidental ketamine overdose.
He was found in a jacuzzi at his home; the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner listed drowning and coronary artery disease as contributing factors.
A criminal investigation charged five individuals, including his assistant and a doctor.
Perry's family established the Matthew Perry Foundation to support recovery.