India, June 17 -- A doctor accused of illegally supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine in the weeks leading up to the Friends star's death in 2023 has agreed to plead guilty and could now face a maximum sentence of 40 years. Also read: Lisa Kudrow reveals she found secret note from Friends co-star Matthew Perry after his death

On Monday, prosecutors announced that the "lead" doctor charged in connection with Matthew's 2023 ketamine overdose death has accepted a plea deal, reports Variety.

Dr Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, a spokesperson with the Central District of California said. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison.

Dr Salvador, who comes f...