Where do the Sacklers live now?

The Sackler family, prominent from Purdue Pharma, lives in various locations, with members residing in places like near Austin, Texas, and owning property in the United Kingdom (near Newbury), though their residences aren't always public due to wealth and ongoing legal issues, with significant wealth tied to their pharmaceutical empire.

Is the Sackler family still rich?

Yes, the Sackler family, despite Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy and massive opioid settlement costs, is still considered extremely wealthy, with billions in assets held privately outside the bankrupt company, though their fortune is tied up in complex trusts, global holdings (like Mundipharma), and luxury real estate, with reports indicating they are navigating lawsuits but retaining vast wealth. 

Where is Richard Sackler living now?

Personal life

Sackler was married to Beth Sackler but is now divorced; they have three children. They have a charitable foundation, the Richard and Beth Sackler Foundation. Since 2013, he has lived outside Austin, Texas.

What happened to the Sackler family?

The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma (makers of OxyContin), faced intense legal battles and public backlash for their role in the opioid crisis, leading to Purdue's bankruptcy and a settlement involving family payments and the company's closure, while their philanthropic donations were stripped from major museums as their name became synonymous with the epidemic, appearing in shows like Dopesick and Painkiller. 

Who is Sackler in Painkiller?

In the six-part limited series Painkiller, a fictionalized retelling of some of the origins of the opioid crisis, Matthew Broderick plays three incarnations of Purdue Pharma exec Richard Sackler over a span of almost 30 years.

The Sackler Family – A Secretive Billion Dollar Opioid Empire

Did Harvard remove the Sackler name?

Yes, Harvard Medical School removed the Sackler name from its U.S.-facing programs in 2022 due to the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis, following similar actions by institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, though the Sackler name still appears on some UK cultural sites.
 

Who makes OxyContin now?

Purdue Pharma still makes OxyContin, the brand name for oxycodone, even as the company has gone through bankruptcy restructuring, with its opioid products now managed under a plan to address the opioid crisis and fund addiction treatment, though the original manufacturer remains tied to its creation and sale. 

What country has the highest opioid crisis?

Our analysis, using the latest mortality data from 2022, compares the U.S. overdose rate — 324 deaths per 1 million people, or almost 108,000 deaths in 2022 — to dozens of countries from across the globe and finds that the U.S. unequivocally has the highest rate of overdose deaths in the world.

Why is Sacklers name being removed?

The stipulation is part of a new settlement agreement reached by members of the billionaire Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma, to address their role in the opioid epidemic that has killed over half a million people in the United States.

Can I still sue Purdue Pharma?

The new Plan settles all civil claims against Purdue, as well as Purdue's civil claims against the Sacklers. Consistent with the Supreme Court's Harrington decision, each creditor can decide whether or not to settle and release any direct claims they hold against the Sacklers.

Is the Sackler family Republican or Democrat?

The Sackler family contributed about $116,000 to the Democratic Party of Connecticut.

Where is Purdue Pharma today?

As of August 2023, Purdue Pharma remains in chapter 11 bankruptcy, pending a Department of Justice appeal to the United States Supreme Court, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruling that the bankruptcy proceedings may continue.

What museums have removed the Sackler name?

The Louvre in Paris has removed the Sackler name from a major wing. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has removed the Sackler name from the gallery housing the Temple of Dendur and six other exhibition spaces. In May 2022 the Guggenheim Museum erased the family name from an educational center.

Do the Sacklers still have immunity?

Supreme Court Overturns Sacklers' Immunity

On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned this immunity in a 5-4 decision, sending the case back to the bankruptcy court for renegotiation.

Did Rudy Giuliani help Purdue Pharma?

Giuliani was lead counsel and lead spokesmen for Purdue Pharma during their negotiations with federal prosecutors over charges that Purdue had misled the public about OxyContin's addictive properties. Purdue was a client of the firm Bracewell & Giuliani.

Is OxyContin still legal?

Yes, OxyContin (oxycodone) is still legal in the U.S., but it remains a highly controlled prescription opioid (Schedule II) used for severe pain, not for recreational use, due to its high potential for addiction and abuse, with strict regulations on its prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, despite its history with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. 

Did any Sacklers go to jail?

No members of the Sackler family, who owned Purdue Pharma, have been criminally convicted or served jail time for their role in the opioid crisis, though they faced intense scrutiny, civil lawsuits, and potential criminal investigations, with the Supreme Court recently overturning a major civil settlement that would have granted them immunity from future lawsuits. While some individuals were involved in plea deals for the company, the family as a whole avoided criminal punishment, focusing instead on multi-billion dollar civil settlements and forfeiting ownership of Purdue. 

Did the Sacklers lose their money?

And with the new bankruptcy ruling the Sacklers will lose most of their vast fortune. Far more important is their tragic legacy of being a major cause of the devastating opioid epidemic which has afflicted so many American families.

Has the Sackler family apologized?

There are no indications that any such charges are forthcoming, although seven U.S. senators last month asked the Department of Justice to consider charges. Sackler family members have expressed regret for the crisis but have never unequivocally apologized.

Which country has the least drug addicts?

Drug-free world

• Colombia.
• Cyprus.
• Czech Republic.
• Liechtenstein.
• New Zealand.
• Norway.
• Norway.
• Switzerland.

What is the #1 addiction in America?

Alcohol. Alcohol is the most regularly used addictive substance in America, with nearly 29 million people aged 12 or older having a past year alcohol use disorder in 2023.

What race has the highest opioid addiction?

In recent years, there has been a shift in mortality, with the sharpest rise among Black people in urban communities. In 2019, the fatal opioid overdose rate among Black people was disproportionately higher than that of other groups.

Can you still get OxyContin for pain?

Sometimes it's also used for other types of long-term pain when other painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, have not worked. Oxycodone is only available on prescription.

What is the new drug that could replace opioids?

A new non-opioid drug, Suzetrigine (brand name Journavx), was recently approved by the FDA (Jan 2025) for moderate-to-severe acute pain, offering a significant alternative to opioids by blocking pain signals in the peripheral nervous system, not the brain, thus avoiding addiction risks but with potential cost and access issues for now, though researchers are also exploring adenosine-based treatments for chronic pain.
 

Where is Richard Sackler today?

Richard Sackler, former President of Purdue Pharma, lives near Austin, Texas, and runs a private foundation, though he maintains a low public profile while the Sackler family faces ongoing scrutiny and legal issues related to the opioid crisis, with Purdue Pharma dissolved and family members involved in settlements.