‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha to plead guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case, faces decades in prison

A woman at the center of the investigation into Matthew Perry’s death has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges connected to the actor’s fatal overdose, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Prosecutors say Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," ran what they described as a drug distribution hub from her Los Angeles home, supplying ketamine to wealthy clients and celebrities.

Court filings allege Perry was among those who received the drug through her network, which also involved doctors and the actor’s personal assistant.

When the Friends star was found dead in his jacuzzi in October 2023, medical examiners determined the cause to be “the acute effects of ketamine.”

Jasveen Sangha, 42, is one of five people who have admitted to playing a role in supplying Perry with the drug, according to U.S. officials. The group included two physicians accused of selling ketamine, as well as Matthew Perry’s live-in assistant, who prosecutors say injected the actor.

Federal authorities have described the case as an exploitation of Perry’s long-standing addiction, turning his struggles into profit.

Jasveen Sangha's attorney, Mark Geragos, told the BBC:

“She’s taking responsibility for her actions."

Under the plea agreement, she faces up to 60 years in prison.

Matthew Perry’s death cast a spotlight on the presence of ketamine in Hollywood circles, raising questions about how the anesthetic, intended for controlled medical use, could be so easily obtained and misused.

The Justice Department described Sangha’s residence, called the “Sangha Stash House,” as a stockpile of vials and pills, ranging from ketamine to cocaine, further fueling concern about the hidden drug culture around celebrity life.

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Matthew Perry death: The Friends star who made millions laugh passed away at 54

Matthew Perry, best known to millions as Chandler Bing from Friends, died at the age of 54. The actor was found at a Los Angeles-area home on October 29, 2023.

His family said in a statement:

"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi, and despite the emergency crews' efforts at the scene, he was declared dead. Tributes quickly poured in from his fans and friends alike.

His Friends co-stars each honored his memory.

Lisa Kudrow wrote on Instagram:

"Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY."

Matt LeBlanc swore he would never forget his friend.

"The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life. It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend.”

David Schwimmer also took to social media to thank Perry for "ten incredible years."

"And you had heart. Which you were generous with, and shared with us, so we could create a family out of six strangers."

Jennifer Aniston described her grief as something that "has cut deep."

"And we loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA. We were always the 6 of us. This was a chosen family that forever changed the course of who we were and what our path was going to be."

Courteney Cox, who played Perry's onscreen wife, said he was "funny and kind." On Instagram, she wrote a heartfelt tribute:

"I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day."

Matthew Perry’s role as Chandler made him a household name in the 1990s, cementing his place in pop culture. Beyond his sharp comedic timing, he was open about his battles with addiction and used his experiences to help others, founding a sober living facility in Malibu.