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Corey Chichizola

Matthew Perry’s Mom On Why Her Son ‘Paid The Price’ For Trusting His Assistant

Matthew Perry from Season 4's "Evidence of Things Not Seen" on The West Wing.

When Matthew Perry suddenly died in 2023, his generations of fans mourned the actor being taken too soon. The Friends star made countless people laugh, which is a big reason why his loss is still felt years later. One can only imagine how his family feels, and Perry's mother recently wrote an emotional letter blaming his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa for what she believes was his role in the actor's death.

After his passing, it was revealed that Ketamine was a major cause of Perry's death, with the actor having in in his system when accidentally drowning. His assistant reportedly helped procure the drugs and inject him, and he's awaiting sentencing. The actor's mother Suzanne Morrison wrote a letter (obtained by TMZ), where she spoke about Matthew and the family's relationship with Iwamasa. In her words:

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