New Details Have Been Revealed

The death of Matthew Perry, renowned for his role as Chandler in the sitcom Friends, has been determined as accidental by the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner. Perry passed away on October 28, with the autopsy attributing his death to the acute effects of ketamine, a short-acting anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties. The toxicology test revealed elevated ketamine levels typically associated with general anesthesia. The report also mentioned drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine (used for opioid use disorder) as contributing factors to Perry’s death, ultimately classifying it as an accident.

Law enforcement responded to a 911 call at 4.07 pm local time, treating the incident as a water rescue. The autopsy findings were released by the Medical Examiner, stating that Perry was found unresponsive in his residence’s pool. Jennifer Aniston, Perry’s co-star in Friends, expressed grief, emphasizing his recent efforts to improve his health. Aniston highlighted Perry’s pursuit of well-being, refuting any suggestion of pain or struggle. Perry, who had been candid about his battles with drug and alcohol addictions, had shared his struggles in his 2022 memoir. Despite the challenges, he remained committed to his journey of recovery, a fact recognized and appreciated by addiction treatment professionals.