A new documentary, Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy, is now streaming on Stan, exploring the life, struggles, and controversial death of the beloved Friends actor.
Here’s the Lowdown: The documentary covers Perry’s rise to fame, his well-documented battles with addiction (detailed in his memoir Friends, Lovers, and The Big Terrible Thing), and the circumstances surrounding his death on October 28, 2023. It also reveals a major development: five people, including Perry’s personal assistant, two doctors, and an alleged drug dealer, have been charged with conspiracy to illegally provide Perry with ketamine.
What This Means Now: While Perry’s death was initially believed by many to be an overdose, this documentary reveals a more complicated picture. The charges against these five individuals suggest a potential criminal element involved in his access to ketamine. Two of the accused have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial.
The Bigger Picture: The documentary highlights the dark side of Hollywood fame and the ongoing struggle with addiction that Perry faced. It also raises critical questions about the responsibility of those around him and the potential for exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The case against the accused is ongoing, and the documentary provides crucial context to this developing story. Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy is now available exclusively on Stan.
