Kaylah Walton
A new documentary reveals a disturbing connection between the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry and a hidden celebrity drug network operating in Hollywood. The film, titled “TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring,” is set to air on Monday night at 9 PM ET on FOX, with streaming available on Hulu starting Tuesday.
This documentary exposes a troubling network involving doctors, enablers, and rehab facilities that have been providing prescription medications to celebrities grappling with addiction. Perry, who passed away from a ketamine overdose in October 2023, is highlighted as one of many prominent figures affected by this secretive operation.
In the documentary, celebrities such as Kelly Osbourne discuss how easily stars can access drugs from opportunistic doctors. Additionally, “Jackass” actor Brandon Novak reveals the alarming trend of trading celebrity merchandise for drugs in medical offices.
Dr. Drew Pinsky provides a sobering commentary on the situation, identifying some of the implicated physicians as sociopathic and emphasizing their disregard for their celebrity patients’ health in favor of profits.
Developments in Perry’s case
This documentary arrives at a crucial moment in the ongoing investigation surrounding Matthew Perry. Recently, a federal court barred Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, who confessed to prescribing ketamine that contributed to Perry’s demise, from practicing medicine.
Chavez is among five individuals facing federal charges related to Perry’s overdose and has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Authorities claim Chavez collaborated with another doctor, Salvador Plasencia, also connected to Perry’s death.
Prosecutors allege that the two doctors charged exorbitant rates for ketamine, selling it to Perry for $2,000 per bottle instead of the normal price of $12. Adding to the scandal, Jasveen Sangha, infamously dubbed “The Ketamine Queen,” is accused of providing Perry with the lethal dose.
Wider implications of the drug ring
The documentary highlights that Perry’s tragic fate is part of a broader issue in the celebrity realm, where addiction is not just overlooked but exploited. The revelations raise concerns about how many more celebrities have been victimized by this underground network and whether accountability will ever be enforced in Hollywood.
Don’t miss “TMZ Investigates Matthew Perry and the Secret Celebrity Drug Ring” for a comprehensive look into one of Hollywood’s most troubling secrets.
