Matthew Perry was one legendary actor who continued to bring laughter to everyone’s face despite going through severe battles on his own. His best-known Chandler Bing role is the prime example of the talent he possessed in the industry. However, his sudden demise shocked his fans globally when he was found dead at his home late last year in October 2023.
With the reports of his cause of death already released, it seems that the authorities are still digging into who is responsible for providing him with a certain drug that played a crucial factor in his demise. A new report suggests that key individuals who may lead them closer to Perry’s unsolved case have already been interviewed.
Authorities are Reportedly Investigating Matthew Perry’s Demise
In the fall of last year, it was revealed that “acute effects of Ketamine” contributed to the actor’s sudden demise. The 54-year-old Matthew Perry was found unresponsive at his residence in October and was pronounced dead on the scene.
A new report from TMZ suggests that authorities are still actively investigating how the actor got his hands on Ketamine, which played a crucial role in his demise. Sources told the outlet that the authorities are particularly digging into who was the drug’s provider and its circumstances.
Law enforcement sources claim that the current investigation has been ongoing for several months, involving both local police and the DEA. The report also suggests that some key individuals in Hollywood (whose identities are kept undisclosed) have been approached as part of this investigation.
With the specific sources of the drug remaining anonymous, authorities have reportedly contacted individuals with a history of its use for information. According to the outlet, those individuals could probably lead them to the source of the drug. The report also noted that no arrests have been made as of now.
How is Ketamine Crucial to the Investigation of Matthew Perry’s Demise?
Perry was found in a hot tub at his Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54. His assistant found him unresponsive, after which first responders came to assistance.
According to an autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County medical examiner, the actor died from the acute effects of ketamine. As per Radar Online, “drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine (used to treat opioid use disorder)” also contributed to his death but were not the primary cause.
Whereas, TMZ reported that the FRIENDS actor had been undergoing Ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety over a week before his demise. However, the examiner noted that the drug found in his system was different from the prescribed one he was taking for his therapy.
This ultimately suggests that the actor took the drug outside of a medical setting, the details that the investigators are still trying to determine.
However, undergoing Ketamine therapy was not news to everyone, as the actor had been candid about his struggles, particularly in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. With fans already aware of his drug and alcohol addictions that severely impacted his health, he had received several treatments for his well-being.
