Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced to over 3 years in prison for actor’s fatal ketamine overdose
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in the actor's fatal ketamine overdose. The sentencing follows accusations from Perry's family that Iwamasa repeatedly injected him with the drug and failed to protect him from addiction. Iwamasa's defense argued that he was unable to refuse Perry's requests due to their relationship dynamics.
- ▪Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in Matthew Perry's death.
- ▪Iwamasa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death.
- ▪Perry's family accused Iwamasa of injecting him with ketamine and leaving him to die.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Celebrity News Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced to over 3 years in prison for actor’s fatal ketamine overdose By Eric Todisco Published May 27, 2026, 3:03 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Matthew Perry’s assistant, Kenneth “Kenny” Iwamasa, was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Wednesday for his role in the actor’s fatal ketamine overdose, according to People. Los Angeles Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett ordered Iwamasa, 60, to pay separate fines of $10,000 and $100 and be on supervised released for two years. He must report to prison by July 17, per People. 8 Matthew Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa (seen above in February 2023) was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Wednesday for his role in the actor’s death.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Page Six.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Page Six
