Ketamine Queen sentenced for supplying drug that killed 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Drug dealer Jasveen Sangha faces up to 15 years in prison for illegally providing ketamine that led to actor's drowning death.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single used syringe, the metal needle and glass barrel sharply in focus against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the dangerous and illicit drug trade that claimed a celebrity's life.A stark visual reminder of the deadly impact of the opioid crisis, as a Los Angeles drug dealer faces sentencing for supplying the ketamine that killed a beloved TV star.Los Angeles Today

A Los Angeles drug dealer known as the 'Ketamine Queen' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for illegally supplying the prescription anesthetic ketamine that led to the drowning death of 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry in 2023. Jasveen Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty in September to five felony counts related to Perry's death and prosecutors argued she should receive the maximum sentence.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the dangers of illicit drug use, especially among celebrities and public figures who may have access to powerful prescription drugs. It also raises questions about accountability for drug dealers who knowingly supply lethal substances, even if they did not directly cause the death.

The details

Sangha admitted to supplying 51 vials of ketamine to a go-between dealer, Erik Fleming, who then sold the doses to Perry through his live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. Prosecutors said Iwamasa later injected Perry with at least three shots of the ketamine, resulting in the actor's death. Fleming and Iwamasa have also pleaded guilty and are scheduled to be sentenced.

  • Sangha pleaded guilty in September 2025.
  • Sangha is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Perry died in his Los Angeles home hot tub in 2023.

The players

Jasveen Sangha

A 42-year-old Los Angeles drug dealer known as the 'Ketamine Queen' who pleaded guilty to five felony counts related to illegally supplying the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death.

Matthew Perry

The 54-year-old actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on the 1990s sitcom 'Friends', who died from acute effects of ketamine in 2023.

Erik Fleming

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

Kenneth Iwamasa

Perry's live-in personal assistant who injected the actor with at least three shots of the ketamine supplied by Sangha, leading to his death.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Wednesday whether to sentence Jasveen Sangha to the 15-year prison term sought by federal prosecutors or a lesser sentence of time served as requested by her defense attorneys.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the deadly consequences of the opioid crisis and the need for stronger accountability and rehabilitation efforts to address the root causes of drug abuse, especially among vulnerable populations and public figures who may have easier access to dangerous substances.