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In a shocking new documentary, the tragic death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry is linked to a sprawling, secret celebrity drug ring that has been quietly thriving in Hollywood for years. The bombshell revelations come in "TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring," airing Monday night at 9 PM ET on FOX, and available Tuesday on Hulu.
The documentary uncovers the disturbing truth behind a network of doctors, enablers, and even rehab centers, all complicit in providing prescription drugs to stars battling addiction. Perry, who died of a ketamine overdose in October 2023, was one of many high-profile victims caught in the web of this underground operation.
Celebrities like Kelly Osbourne open up about how easily addicted stars can obtain drugs from doctors who see an opportunity to profit and gain access to the rich and famous. Meanwhile, "Jackass" star Brandon Novak sheds light on the shocking practice of trading celebrity swag for drugs at doctors' offices.
Dr. Drew Pinsky offers a chilling insight into this phenomenon, describing some of the doctors involved as sociopathic. According to him, many of these doctors regularly cross the ethical line, disregarding the well-being of their celebrity clients in pursuit of money and fame.
The convictions in the Perry case
The documentary is timely, as it follows recent developments in the Matthew Perry case. In late August, a United States federal court ordered Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, who itted to supplying ketamine that contributed to Perry's death, to cease practicing medicine.
Chavez is one of five people facing federal charges related to Perry's overdose, and he has already pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Authorities allege Chavez worked alongside another doctor, Salvador Plasencia, who was also implicated in Perry's death.
Prosecutors claim the two doctors supplied Perry with exorbitantly overpriced ketamine, with $12 bottles being sold to the actor for $2,000. Adding to the scandal is the involvement of Jasveen Sangha, a notorious drug dealer known as "The Ketamine Queen," who allegedly sold Perry the fatal dose.
There are more victims of the drug ring
As the documentary reveals, Perry's tragic end is not an isolated incident but part of a much larger issue within the celebrity world, where addiction is not only ignored but exploited. Viewers are left questioning how many more stars have fallen victim to this hidden ring - and whether Hollywood will ever hold those responsible to .
Catch "TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring" for the full, unfiltered story behind one of Hollywood's darkest secrets.