Matthew Perry's longtime assistant Kenneth Iwamasa has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in the actor's fatal overdose. According to a report, Iwamasa drove Perry's car hours after his death, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the actor's demise.
Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom Friends, died of an accidental fentanyl and diazepam overdose in October 2023. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed the 54-year-old actor's cause of death.
Iwamasa, who had worked with Perry for over a decade, pleaded no contest to a charge of accessory after the fact to a felony. The charge carries a sentence of up to three years in prison. As part of his plea deal, Iwamasa agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and provide information about Perry's final days.
The investigation into Perry's death is ongoing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding his overdose. Iwamasa's sentence is seen as a significant development in the case, which has raised questions about the actor's final days and the role of those around him.
Perry's death was met with an outpouring of tributes from his friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry. The actor's family has not publicly commented on the circumstances surrounding his overdose or Iwamasa's sentence.