Ketamine Queen sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Drug dealer Jasveen Sangha pleads guilty to supplying fatal dose that killed actor

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:03am

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An extreme close-up of a shattered glass vial against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the physical evidence of the illegal drug trade that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry.The tragic fallout from the illegal drug trade that claimed the life of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry.Los Angeles Today

A drug dealer known as the 'Ketamine Queen' was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying the powerful anesthetic that killed 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in 2023. Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to multiple felony drug charges and admitted to running a 'stash house' for illegal narcotics out of her home in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

The case highlights the legal fallout and tragic consequences of the opioid crisis, as well as the challenges of combating addiction and the illegal drug trade that has claimed the lives of numerous celebrities and public figures.

The details

Sangha admitted to selling 51 vials of ketamine to a dealer, who then sold the doses to Perry through his personal assistant. Prosecutors said the assistant later injected Perry with at least three shots of ketamine from those vials, resulting in the actor's death. Sangha also acknowledged selling ketamine to another person in 2019 who died hours later from an overdose.

  • On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in his Los Angeles home.
  • In September 2025, Sangha pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts.
  • On April 8, 2026, Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

A 42-year-old drug dealer known as the 'Ketamine Queen' who pleaded guilty to running a 'stash house' for illegal narcotics out of her home in Los Angeles.

Matthew Perry

The 54-year-old actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV sitcom 'Friends', who died from an overdose of ketamine supplied by Sangha.

Erik Fleming

A dealer who purchased ketamine vials from Sangha and then sold them to Perry's personal assistant.

Kenneth Iwamasa

Perry's personal assistant who purchased the ketamine from Fleming and later injected Perry with the fatal doses.

Mark Chavez

A physician who pleaded guilty to drug offenses related to the case and was sentenced to 8 months of home confinement.

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What they’re saying

“I take full responsibility for my actions. These were horrible choices that ultimately proved tragic.”

— Jasveen Sangha

“All those possibilities died with him. He should have had another act, two more acts.”

— Keith Morrison, Perry's stepfather, broadcast journalist

What’s next

Iwamasa has not yet been sentenced, but faces up to 15 years in prison for the single count he pleaded guilty to.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of the opioid crisis, the challenges of combating addiction and the illegal drug trade, and the need for stronger regulation and oversight of prescription medications and illicit substances.