The cause of Matthew Perry's death has been revealed! The Friends actor was only 54 years old
Almost 2 months after the tragic death of actor Matthew Perry, forensic experts have finally determined what caused his death. The American actor, known worldwide for his role in the TV series Friends, died on October 28 at the age of just 54.
According to observatornews.ro, it appears that the Los Angeles medical examiner's report was released on Friday. After performing an autopsy, they were able to understand that the actor's death was caused by the acute effects of ketamine, and the way Matthew Perry died could have been an accident.
In addition to the effects of ketamine, the report also notes coronary heart disease and buprenorphine exposure as factors leading to the actor's death.
At the time authorities discovered the death, the Los Angeles Police Department said Matthew Perry may have been found by a witness in his hot tub. It seems that the actor no longer reacted, and firefighters who arrived at the scene pronounced the man dead.
According to the information, there would be no reason to suspect that Matthew Perry's death was a homicide.
What caused the death of the actor from "Friends"
Just a week and a half before his death, Matthew Perry allegedly underwent ketamine infusion therapy. The coroner's report showed the substance was in the man's blood, and due to high levels of ketamine, it is believed he lost consciousness and was underwater.
Despite the therapy the actor underwent a week and a half before his death to treat depression and anxiety, forensic experts say the substance in the actor's blood at the time of his death may have come from another source. it is not known yet.
Matthew Perry became famous for his role in the TV series Friends from 1994 to 2004. He has also appeared in many other TV shows and films over the years.