The Los Angeles Police Department has launched a significant investigation into the circumstances surrounding the acquisition of ketamine that led to the tragic death of Friends star Matthew Perry, according to official sources.
Perry, who captivated audiences as Chandler Bing for a decade, was found unresponsive in his hot tub on 28th October last year. The subsequent autopsy report revealed startling levels of ketamine in his system—enough to cause acute cardiovascular effects and ultimately prove fatal.
The Investigation Intensifies
LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division is now actively pursuing how the 54-year-old actor obtained the powerful anaesthetic drug. While the initial autopsy concluded his death was an accident, detectives are determined to trace the supply chain that provided Perry with the substance.
"The investigation remains ongoing," confirmed LAPD spokesman Captain Scot Williams. "Our detectives are following all leads to determine the origin of the ketamine in Mr Perry's system."
A Complex Medical History
Medical records indicate Perry was undergoing ketamine infusion therapy—a legitimate treatment for depression and anxiety. However, the autopsy noted that the ketamine in his system couldn't have originated from his last known session over a week before his death.
Coroner's investigators detailed that the actor had been "reportedly clean for 19 months" from drugs, making the presence of such high ketamine levels particularly alarming.
Multiple Factors Contributed
The autopsy report highlighted several contributing factors:
- High levels of ketamine in peripheral blood
- Coronary artery disease
- The effects of buprenorphine (used to treat opioid addiction)
- Drowning as the immediate cause of death
Witnesses reported Perry had played pickleball earlier that day and returned home shortly before his assistant discovered him unconscious.
A Legacy Remembered
Matthew Perry's sudden passing sent shockwaves through Hollywood and among millions of fans worldwide. His colleagues from Friends released a joint statement expressing their devastation: "We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."
As the police investigation continues, the entertainment world remembers not just the iconic actor, but the man who struggled openly with addiction and dedicated much of his later life to helping others facing similar battles.
