Matthew Perry's Gravesite Adorned With Flowers For His Posthumous 55th Birthday
By Afouda Bamidele on August 20, 2024 at 11:45 AM EDT
The love for Matthew Perry continues, and fans and loved ones are marking his posthumous age milestone.
The "Friends" star received blessings and well-wishes on what would have been his 55th birthday, with those closest to him visiting his gravesite. Surprisingly, his final resting place still sits without a name plaque.
Matthew Perry took his final breath on October 28, 2023, due to "acute effects of ketamine." Five people were recently arrested in connection to his tragic demise, including a doctor and his longtime assistant.
Matthew Perry Receives Touching Birthday Wishes
As seen in pictures obtained by The Blast, Perry's gravesite was adorned with colorful flowers on his posthumous 55th birthday on Monday, August 19. One of the bouquets held a "Happy Birthday" sign, while the other had a heart-shaped plaque.
Engraved on the heart-shaped plaque was a handwritten message that hailed Perry as a wonderful friend. "Whoever had you in their life was better off," the sweet tribute began, adding:
"Brave Matthew, love always and forever be missed. HUGE honest heart. Never giving up. Thanx for making us laugh, Dear FRIEND."
Although Perry's gravesite didn't hold a memorial plaque or a grave marker with his name, his loved ones ingeniously labeled his tomb. They adorned the area with Batman stickers, referencing the actor's last post before his death.
Perry Dubbed Himself 'Mattman' In His Final Message
Five days before his ketamine-influenced death, Perry shared a picture of himself enjoying his rooftop hot tub. He lounged in the warm water with headphones, looking at peace as he enjoyed the night's air.
"Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel good? I'm Mattman," he captioned the post. His last message continues to receive love from fans, who frequently comment on how much they miss the actor.
His posthumous birthday received similar sentiments, with many sharing their well-wishes for Perry in the comment section. "Happy birthday in heaven, Matt. Always in my heart," someone penned.
"Happy birthday, Matt, we miss you loads. We're sorry that this has happened to you; you didn't deserve it. Hope you're doing okay wherever you are," another fan wrote.
The Late Actor Experienced An Adverse Ketamine Reaction Before His Death
Months before his first death anniversary, authorities made a breakthrough in Perry's case. They began investigating his demise after his autopsy revealed he had a significant level of ketamine in his system.
The Blast recently reported that prosecutors shared new details about what transpired in the last days of Perry's life. One of the five people involved in his death, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, visited his Los Angeles residence two weeks before his demise.
Plasencia allegedly stopped by to inject the actor with a large dose of ketamine, which caused Perry's blood pressure to increase rapidly. The aftermath saw him freezing, an adverse reaction that scared the doctor.
Perry Reportedly Received Nearly 30 Ketamine Shots
Perry's reaction to the large ketamine dose reportedly made Plasencia rethink his plans. He told the entertainer's live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, that they had to stop injecting him with hefty doses of the drug.
However, the new plan didn't last long, with Iwamasa allegedly injecting Perry nearly 30 times in the days leading to his passing. He also administered Ketamine three times on the day his boss died.
Plasencia reportedly ordered Iwamasa to "shoot [Perry] up with a big one" in the last hours of his life. The doctor and his associate, Dr. Mark Chavez, have been arrested and charged with Perry's death.
The culprit list included Iwamasa, a drug dealer named Erik Fleming, and Jasveen Sangha, aka the "Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles."
Matthew Perry Had Millions To His Name
In July, The Blast shared that Perry left behind significant wealth, with initial reports claiming his personal wealth was worth a million. However, sources noted he had about $1.5 million to his name.
The late actor's wealth continued with a trust valued at $120 million. The beneficiaries of this money included his father, John Perry, mother, Suzanne Morrison, half-sister Caitlin Morrison, and his ex-girlfriend Rachel Dunn.
The "Friends" star left most of his possessions to the Alvy Singer Living Trust, created in 2009 and named after Woody Allen's 1977 "Annie Hall" character. He also left his $6 million Pacific Palisades home to his trustee, Lisa Ferguson.
Happy posthumous birthday, Matthew Perry!
