May 21st 2024.
An investigation has been launched into the tragic passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry. The star, known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit show Friends, had ketamine in his system at the time of his death, according to authorities.
According to Los Angeles Police Captain Scot Williams, the police department is working alongside the Drug Enforcement Agency and US Postal Inspection Service to determine how Perry obtained such a significant amount of ketamine. TMZ was the first to report on the ongoing investigation.
Perry was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October. The results of his autopsy, which were released in December, revealed that the amount of ketamine in his blood was within the range typically used for general anesthesia during surgery. This drug is also sometimes used to treat depression.
In addition to the presence of ketamine in his system, the autopsy report from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner stated that Perry also drowned in the heated end of his pool. However, this was considered a secondary factor in his death and was deemed an accident.
According to the autopsy, people close to Perry informed investigators that he had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy, an experimental treatment for depression and anxiety. However, the medical examiner noted that the last treatment Perry received, which was a week and a half before his death, would not account for the high levels of ketamine in his blood. Typically, this drug is metabolized within a few hours.
Perry was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and one of the biggest stars of his generation. He captured hearts as Chandler Bing on Friends, alongside co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer. The show aired for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004 on NBC and is still considered a megahit by many.
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