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Brooke Mueller's twin sons, Bob and Max, showed their support for their mom amid ongoing investigations into Matthew Perry's death.

The 15-year-olds – who Mueller shares with ex Charlie Sheen – were by her side as she celebrated her 47th birthday at her mother and stepfather's Beverly Hills home on Saturday, August 17.

"I'm very grateful for my kids," Mueller said to her guests, according to the Daily Mail. In the photos that were also posted by the outlet, Bob and Max are standing on either side of their mother smiling for the camera. Other snaps show Mueller posing with her parents, along with another solo pic in front of a pool with the sunset in the background.

Actress Brooke Mueller attends the Lupus LA Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon on November 21, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. Mueller was recently photographed with her and Charlie Sheen's 15-year-old twins Bob and Max on her... Actress Brooke Mueller attends the Lupus LA Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon on November 21, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. Mueller was recently photographed with her and Charlie Sheen's 15-year-old twins Bob and Max on her birthday. Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Lupus LA

The gathering came just days after five individuals were charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death last October. Authorities had previously obtained a search warrant for Mueller's residence, leading to the seizure of her computer and phone. At the time, Mueller was undergoing rehab treatment, and although questioned about her friendship with Perry, as they recently reconnected at a rehab facility, she was never implicated in any wrongdoing.

Investigations eventually led authorities to charge two doctors, Perry's assistant, and two others for illegally supplying the Friends star with ketamine, which led to his tragic death. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada emphasized during a recent press conference that the suspects exploited Perry's struggles with addiction for their own financial gain, stating, "They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry, but they did it anyway."

Among the charged individuals is Perry's assistant Kenneth "Kenny" Iwamasa, who admitted to giving the final fatal dose of ketamine. Iwamasa, 59, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and now faces up to 15 years in prison. The investigation also revealed incriminating text messages between the involved doctors, who allegedly discussed ways to scam Perry into paying more for the drugs.

Perry's untimely death was ruled accidental, with ketamine listed as the primary cause. He passed away on October 28, 2023.

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