Matthew Perry’s Home Sells for $8.5 Million, Mother Reflects on His Struggles and Death

The former home of the late actor Matthew Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in the television series ‘Friends,’ has been sold for $8.5 million, nearly a year after his death. The mid-century modernist-style home, located in the exclusive Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, was originally purchased by Perry in 2020 for $6 million. The property, which spans approximately 3,500 square feet and features four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, was sold to Anita Verma-Lallian, a prominent real estate developer and film producer based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Perry’s death on October 28, 2023, was initially reported as an apparent drowning in the hot tub of his residence. However, a subsequent autopsy revealed that the official cause of death was the “acute effects of ketamine,” along with traces of opioids and other contributory factors such as drowning and coronary artery disease.

In recent comments, Matthew Perry’s mother reflected on the inevitability of her son’s death, given his long and complex struggle with addiction. She mentioned feeling a premonition before his death, highlighting the emotional toll that addiction can have on both the individual and their loved ones. Perry’s struggles with addiction were well-documented, including a near-fatal incident in the 1990s and a severe health crisis involving a ruptured colon.

The sale of Perry’s home was conducted discreetly, outside the public market, and it is speculated that the property’s increased value may be partly due to its association with the late actor. The buyer, Anita Verma-Lallian, plans to integrate the property into her real estate investment portfolio.

In August, several individuals, including Perry’s personal assistant, two doctors, and an alleged drug dealer known as the “Ketamine Queen,” were arrested in connection with his death. One of the doctors, Dr. Mark Chavez, has already pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.