Matthew Perry's Overdose Death: 'Ketamine Queen' Sentenced to 15 Years

Jasveen Sangha received a lengthy federal prison term for her role in supplying the drugs that killed the Friends star.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:14am

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An extreme close-up of a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline substance, the contents dramatically illuminated by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the deadly impact of the opioid crisis.The harsh, gritty image of a seized drug evidence bag conceptually represents the deadly consequences of the opioid crisis and the need for stronger enforcement against drug dealers.Los Angeles Today

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her role in supplying the drugs that caused the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha pleaded guilty last September to charges related to Perry's death.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the devastating impact of drug dealing on vulnerable individuals and their families. Perry's death was a tragic loss, and the lengthy sentence for Sangha sends a strong message about the consequences of supplying deadly drugs.

The details

Sangha faced a federal judge in Los Angeles after pleading guilty last September to charges related to Perry's overdose death. Prosecutors argued for the maximum sentence, stating that Sangha showed a 'callous disregard' for human life in her drug dealing operation.

  • Matthew Perry died from an accidental overdose in 2022.
  • Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to federal charges in September 2025.
  • Sangha was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on April 9, 2026.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

Also known as the 'Ketamine Queen', Sangha pleaded guilty to federal charges related to supplying the drugs that caused Matthew Perry's overdose death.

Matthew Perry

The late actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, died from an accidental overdose in 2022.

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The takeaway

This case serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating impact of the opioid crisis and the need for stronger enforcement and harsher penalties for drug dealers who knowingly supply lethal substances. The lengthy sentence for Sangha may provide some measure of justice and closure for Perry's loved ones, but it cannot undo the immense loss they have suffered.