Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit series “Friends,” tragically passed away at the age of 54 due to an accidental incident involving ketamine, as revealed by an autopsy report from the Los Angeles County medical examiner. The report indicated that Perry was found unresponsive in the heated end of his pool on October 28th, with the cause of death attributed to the “acute effects of ketamine,” alongside contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used in treating opioid use disorder.
Reports from witnesses detailed Perry’s activities before the incident, mentioning his engagement in a game of pickleball in the morning before returning home. His assistant, last to see him alive, had left for errands and discovered Perry’s tragic fate upon returning. Despite immediate medical attention, Perry was pronounced dead at 4:17 p.m. that day.
The autopsy shed light on Perry’s ongoing battle with addiction, although he had reportedly been clean for 19 months. Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to address depression and anxiety, with the latest session occurring a week and a half before his passing. While responding positively to the treatment and reportedly in good spirits, high levels of ketamine discovered in his blood—3.54 micrograms per milliliter—suggested an alternative intake method beyond his therapy sessions. The specifics of this occurrence remained unknown, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Matthew Perry’s charismatic portrayal of Chandler Bing endeared him to audiences worldwide during the ten-season run of “Friends,” airing from 1994 to 2004. His struggles with addiction were candidly documented in a memoir released the year prior, where he emphasized the importance of understanding addiction as a disease and advocating for seeking necessary help without self-blame. Perry’s unexpected demise deeply saddens fans, marking the loss of a cherished talent and a heartfelt advocate for those battling similar challenges.
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