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Man Arrested in Fatal Overdose of Matthew Perry

A California man was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry, the American news site reported. NBC NewsThe Friends actor died in October at the age of 54 from a ketamine overdose.

According to entertainment website TMZ several arrests have been made. Among them are said to be a doctor and several drug dealers.

Earlier it was announced that the police were investigating who had supplied Perry with ketamine. American media reported at the time that Perry’s death would probably lead to multiple prosecutions.

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Ketamine not from treatment

Perry was found dead in his hot tub in October. Although his death is considered an accident, police have been investigating the circumstances for months. Perry had been prescribed ketamine several times in the past as a treatment for depression. The dose found in his body after his death was not from such treatment, according to media reports.

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