Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would be the third person to plead … Read more

‘Friends’ creators on reboot rumors — and celebrating 30th anniversary without Matthew Perry

‘Friends’ creators on reboot rumors — and celebrating 30th anniversary without Matthew Perry

The fans know that “Friends” will always be there for them. The beloved sitcom turns 30 this month, with its premiere episode airing Sept. 22, 1994. In honor of the monumental moment, the ‘Friends’ co-creators, Kevin Bright, Martha Kauffman and executive producer David Crain, revealed the possibility of a reboot. “When you have pre-teens coming … Read more

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death to appear in court after plea deal

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death to appear in court after plea deal

LOS ANGELES — One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is set to appear Friday in a federal court in Los Angeles, where he is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors earlier … Read more

‘Ketamine Queen’ referred to Matthew Perry by one of his character names: report

‘Ketamine Queen’ referred to Matthew Perry by one of his character names: report

Jasveen Sangha, known as “The Ketamine Queen,” who was arrested and is facing charges in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, might have referred to the late actor as his iconic “Friends” character “Chandler” when discussing his ketamine use. Alleged street dealer Erik Fleming claimed Sangha referred to Perry “using a name of a well-known character that … Read more

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged in Matthew Perry’s death, reopens medical practice

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged in Matthew Perry’s death, reopens medical practice

One of the doctors charged in Matthew Perry’s death has been told he can reopen his medical practice — but he is no longer allowed to prescribe patients controlled substances like ketamine, the drug prosecutors say he supplied the addicted “Friends” actor before his fatal overdose. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will reopen his practice, Malibu Canyon … Read more

How ‘studious’ MBA grad Jasveen Sangha became Matthew Perry’s alleged ‘ketamine queen’

How ‘studious’ MBA grad Jasveen Sangha became Matthew Perry’s alleged ‘ketamine queen’

Growing up in the upscale Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas, California — home to celebs like Kim Kardashian and Will Smith — Jasveen Sangha seemed on a trajectory for success that would make her parents proud. A friend described her to The Post as “meticulous and studious” in high school. “Her parents owned a franchise business. She … Read more

How Matthew Perry’s ‘true friends’ are reacting to shocking charges in his overdose death

How Matthew Perry’s ‘true friends’ are reacting to shocking charges in his overdose death

Matthew Perry’s friends are “saddened” over the latest developments in the investigation into his overdose death. Last week, five people were charged in connection with the actor’s shocking death last October at age 54. Perry’s live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, doctors Mark Chavez and Salvador Plasencia, alleged street dealer Erik Fleming and so-called “Ketamine Queen” of … Read more

‘Friends’ creators asked Matthew Perry if he wanted to leave the show during addiction struggles

‘Friends’ creators asked Matthew Perry if he wanted to leave the show during addiction struggles

The one where they remember Matthew Perry. “Friends” creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane spoke about the late actor and learning of his addiction during the show in an interview with The Times U.K. published Friday. “By the time we became aware of it, we were already a family on a lot of levels,” said … Read more

Matthew Perry’s stepfather Keith Morrison reacts to arrests in death case: ‘Justice’

Matthew Perry’s stepfather Keith Morrison reacts to arrests in death case: ‘Justice’

The family is speaking out.  On Thursday, authorities announced that five people, including Matthew Perry’s personal assistant and a woman known as the “Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles,” have been arrested in connection to the “Friends” star’s overdose death last fall. Perry did not leave behind a wife or kids, but he was survived by … Read more

Multiple arrests made in Matthew Perry’s ketamine death amid investigation: report

Multiple arrests made in Matthew Perry’s ketamine death amid investigation: report

Mutiple people have been arrested in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, according to TMZ. The outlet reported Thursday that at least one doctor and several drug dealers have been arrested following law enforcement launching an investigation into Perry’s passing. The 54-year-old “Friends” actor, who long struggled with addiction, was found dead in his hot tub in … Read more

Conan O’Brien was ‘jealous’ when ex Lisa Kudrow praised Matthew Perry during ‘Friends’ fame

Conan O’Brien was ‘jealous’ when ex Lisa Kudrow praised Matthew Perry during ‘Friends’ fame

Could Conan O’Brien be any more jealous?   On the latest episode of his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” O’Brien, 61, reminisced with ex Lisa Kudrow, 60, about “Friends.” O’Brien and Kudrow were romantically linked from 1988 to 1993, and the comedian recalled that Kudrow was impressed by Matthew Perry in the early days … Read more

Anna Faris opens up about working with ‘incredible’ Matthew Perry on ‘Friends’ final season

Anna Faris opens up about working with ‘incredible’ Matthew Perry on ‘Friends’ final season

Anna Faris is reminiscing about her time with Matthew Perry on the set of “Friends” nearly nine months after his shocking death. The “My Spy: The Eternal City” actress, 47, gushed about working with the late star, saying, “It was an honor, and he was just an incredible person.” “I wish I knew him better. … Read more

Lisa Kudrow disagrees with Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Friends’ live audience claim

Lisa Kudrow disagrees with Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Friends’ live audience claim

The one where she clears the air. Lisa Kudrow is clarifying her feelings about having a live studio audience after former co-star Jennifer Aniston commented about her own experience while on “Friends.” Aniston, 55, stated that Kudrow, 60, “hated” how a live audience would laugh during jokes while filming the beloved show. “No, that’s not … Read more

Lisa Kudrow reveals she’s rewatching ‘Friends’ to celebrate Matthew Perry: ‘I’m blown away’

Lisa Kudrow reveals she’s rewatching ‘Friends’ to celebrate Matthew Perry: ‘I’m blown away’

The one with Lisa Kudrow’s rewatch. The 60-year-old actress said she’s re-watching “Friends” as a way of honoring her late co-star Matthew Perry, who died at 54 last October. “Honestly, I wasn’t able to watch it because it’s too embarrassing to watch yourself,” Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay on all 10 seasons of the beloved … Read more

‘Multiple people’ may be charged in Matthew Perry’s ketamine death after police investigation: report

‘Multiple people’ may be charged in Matthew Perry’s ketamine death after police investigation: report

Police have new insight into Matthew Perry’s death after launching an investigation into his passing. A law enforcement source told PEOPLE Tuesday the investigation is “nearing its conclusion” — and they believe “multiple people” should be charged in connection to the “Friends” actor’s death last October. The source said the US Attorney’s Office, which responded with “no … Read more

Jennifer Aniston breaks down in tears over Matthew Perry after being asked about ‘Friends’

Jennifer Aniston breaks down in tears over Matthew Perry after being asked about ‘Friends’

Jennifer Aniston had to take a moment to compose herself after breaking down in tears over her time on “Friends.” The actress, 55, was overcome with emotion after she was asked about her late co-star Matthew Perry on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series. For her conversation, Aniston was paired up with “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta … Read more

Courteney Cox says late ‘Friends’ co-star Matthew Perry still ‘visits’ her

Courteney Cox says late ‘Friends’ co-star Matthew Perry still ‘visits’ her

Courteney Cox believes that her late “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry still “visits” her 7 months after his untimely death. Appearing on “CBS Sunday Morning,” the actress, who starred as Monica Geller alongside Perry’s Chandler Bing for 10 seasons on the hit show, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the sitcom’s series finale. In the show, the … Read more

‘Friends’ ended 20 years ago: Matthew Perry’s request, Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt’s farewell party — and more series finale facts

‘Friends’ ended 20 years ago: Matthew Perry’s request, Jen Aniston and Brad Pitt’s farewell party — and more series finale facts

Two decades have passed since “The Last One.” The series finale of “Friends” aired 20 years ago, on May 6, 2004. And all these years later, the show is still beloved. The “Friends” cast in the final episode that aired May 6, 2004 “Friends,” which ran for 10 seasons, was about a group of six … Read more