The investigation into Matthew Perry’s death has reached another major milestone.
Eric Fleming, a licensed addiction counselor, was reportedly sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in supplying the ketamine that caused the actor’s death.
Eric Fleming pleaded guilty to serious charges
According to Wio News, Eric Fleming served as an intermediary who delivered ketamine to Perry during the final days of the actor’s life. In 2024, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and distribute ketamine resulting in death.During his sentencing hearing in Los Angeles, Eric Fleming expressed remorse before Judge Sherilyn Pace Garnett.
“It’s really a nightmare I can’t wake up from.” He also said his great remorse could not compare to the torment she had caused Berry’s family and friends.Fleming helped distribute 52 vials of ketamine to Perry in October 2023, including the dose that proved fatal, court filings said.
The federal investigation cast a wider net
Authorities determined that Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of ketamine, then drowned. Investigators later uncovered a network of doctors, dealers and associates who allegedly exploited his addiction for financial gain.
All five people charged in the case pleaded guilty. Jasvin Sangha, described as the main supplier, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in April 2026. Kenneth Iwamasa admitted administering more than 20 ketamine injections in the last four days of Perry’s life. Dr. Mark Chavez was sentenced to eight months of home confinement and three years of supervised release.Dr. Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison in December 2025.
Friends paid emotional tributes
Following Matthew Perry’s death, co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer shared their heartfelt tributes on social media.“I imagine you out there, somewhere, in the same white suit, with your hands in your pockets, looking around,” Schwimmer wrote. “Could there be more clouds?”Jennifer Aniston revealed that she revisited old text messages from Perry. “I found a text message he sent me one day out of nowhere,” she added.
“It says it all.”“Making you laugh made my day,” Matthew Perry wrote to her.Matthew Perry remains one of television’s most beloved actors. His portrayal of Chandler Bing is still loved by audiences around the world.Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations.