Matthew Perry - Coroner classifies death as an accident
The death of Matthew Perry (1969-2023) was an accident. This was announced by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office on December 15. Ketamine was found in the body of the "Friends" star, who died in October at the age of 54, and its "acute effects" led to the actor's death. Other contributing factors included drowning, coronary heart disease and the effects of buprenorphine.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) describes ketamine as a dissociative anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects. It is approved as a medical product. It is used in the form of esketamine to treat depression, among other things. Buprenorphine, on the other hand, is used for withdrawal from opioids. Shortly after Perry's death , US media had already reported that prescription drugs had been found in the deceased's home.
The actor was found lifeless in the hot tub of his home in Los Angeles at around 4 p.m. on October 28. After an emergency call was made, paramedics were only able to determine that Perry was dead.
"We were more than just cast mates. We are a family"
Perry was best known for his role in the cult sitcom "Friends". He was part of the main cast of the series alongside Jennifer Aniston (54), Courteney Cox (59), Matt LeBlanc (56), David Schwimmer (57) and Lisa Kudrow (60). In a short statement to People magazine at the end of October, the Friends stars said: "We are all deeply devastated by the loss of Matthew." They made it clear how much Perry meant to them: "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."
They later said goodbye to the actor once again individually. "Matty, I love you so much and I know you are completely at peace now and in no more pain. I talk to you every day. [...] Rest easy, little brother," Aniston wrote on Instagram.
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The report from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office identified the 'Cause of death' for Matthew Perry as an accident due to the 'acute effects' of ketamine, along with drowning and other health issues. Despite his passing in October at 54, his 'Friends' co-stars, including Jennifer Aniston, were deeply affected and called him more than just a cast mate, but a family member. After his death, prescription drugs were discovered in his Los Angeles home. Following the announcement, Aniston expressed her grief on Instagram, saying goodbye to her friend Matthew Perry.
Source: www.stern.de
