Matthew Perry, Friends Actor, Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death: “Acute Effects of Ketamine”

The actor Matthew Perry, famous for playing the role of Chandler in the popular TV series Friends, died from the “acute effects of ketamine”. It is the result of the autopsy on the body of the actor, who died on October 28 at the age of 54 and was found lifeless in his villa in Los Angeles.

According to the medical examiner who carried out the autopsy exam – published today – the star died due to the amount of ketamine he had in his body. Perry also drowned in her tub, but according to the coroner this was a secondary factor, as the death was attributable to ketamine.

The note from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiners reads: «Contributory factors to his death include (in addition to drowning) coronary heart disease and the effects of buprenorphine (used to treat drug use disorder). opioids). The death was accidental.”

The actor had taken drugs in the past, but according to testimonies he had been “clean for 19 months”. The medical examiner said he had reportedly been on ketamine therapy to deal with depression and anxiety, and that his last treatment was a week and a half before his death.

On the day of his death, Perry had been playing pickleball in the morning. Then, his assistant — who lives with him — found him face down in the pool after returning from some errands. The aide told investigators that Perry had not been ill, had not presented with any health problems and had shown no signs of recent alcohol or drug use.

Perry had started drinking alcohol as a young man: he had been an alcoholic and had also battled drug addiction. He declared it himself, describing his endless struggle with alcohol and drugs in his autobiography.

2023-12-15 22:18:45


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