The medical professional who prescribed ketamine to Matthew Perry is now facing scrutiny as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the Friends star's tragic passing.
Investigation Launched Into Prescribing Practices
According to official reports, the unnamed physician is being examined for their role in providing the powerful anesthetic that was found in Perry's system at the time of his death. The 54-year-old actor was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub on October 28, 2023.
Autopsy Reveals Shocking Details
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office determined Perry's death resulted from the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning listed as a contributing factor. Additional substances including buprenorphine (used to treat opioid addiction) were also detected.
Timeline of Events Raises Questions
Investigators note that the ketamine in Perry's system couldn't have come from his last known infusion therapy session, which occurred a week and a half before his death. This discrepancy has raised serious concerns about the source of the fatal dose.
Celebrity Reactions Pour In
Perry's Friends co-stars and numerous Hollywood figures have expressed their grief over the loss, with many calling for stricter regulations around prescription practices in the entertainment industry.
