Courteney Cox Says Matthew Perry Still “Visits” Her After His Tragic Death

Matthew Perry’s former assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was among five people who pleaded guilty in connection with the actor’s death and was sentenced to nearly four years in prison. Before his sentencing, Perry’s mother, Suzanne Perry, submitted a sharply worded victim impact letter condemning Iwamasa for failing in the role she said he was trusted to fill: protecting her son during his battle with addiction.

In the letter, Suzanne Perry said the family and Matthew Perry relied on Iwamasa and believed his primary responsibility was to help keep the actor drug-free. She wrote that he knew he could have contacted others in Perry’s circle for help if he felt pressured, but instead, she alleged, he enabled illegal drug use and helped arrange access to drugs from multiple sources.

Suzanne Perry further accused Iwamasa of directly injecting drugs into her son even though he was not qualified to do so. She said the behavior was plainly dangerous and continued repeatedly despite the obvious risk. Her letter reflected the family’s grief and anger, and it underscored the sense of betrayal surrounding the case.

The guilty pleas in the case marked a major development in the broader investigation into the circumstances surrounding Perry’s death. Iwamasa’s sentencing, and the statements made by Perry’s mother, highlighted how central trust and caregiving were to the actor’s struggle with addiction. According to the family’s account, the assistant was expected to act as a safeguard, not a facilitator.

Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit television series “Friends,” had been open about his long battle with substance abuse and recovery. His death drew widespread attention and renewed discussion about addiction, dependence, and the responsibilities of those closest to people in recovery.

Suzanne Perry’s letter described a painful contrast between what the family believed Iwamasa’s duties were and what she said he actually did. Her remarks framed the case not only as a criminal matter, but also as a personal betrayal during a vulnerable time in Perry’s life. The letter emphasized that those around him had trusted Iwamasa to protect him, and instead, she claimed, he helped put him in harm’s way.

The case remains one of the most closely watched developments following Perry’s death, as authorities and the public continue to examine how illegal drugs were obtained and used. The guilty pleas and sentencing have drawn attention to the network of people involved and the consequences for those who played a role in the actor’s final days.