LA police open probe into Matthew Perry's death

The LA police have launched an investigation into the death of Matthew Perry, specifically focusing on the presence of ketamine in his system. The probe aims to determine how the actor obtained the drug.

The investigation will look into how the Friends actor got the ketamine found in his system when he died.

Police in Los Angeles have announced the opening of an investigation into the death of actor Matthew Perry. Perry, best known for his role in the hit TV sitcom Friends, died in October from “acute effects of ketamine,” according to medical officials at the time. The investigation will focus on how the actor obtained the anesthetic ketamine found in his system.

Drowning was also listed as a contributing factor in his death, which was ruled an accident. The Los Angeles Police Department, in a statement to the media on Tuesday, confirmed that it is collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the US Postal Inspection Service on the investigation into the 54-year-old’s death. The progress of the investigation, first reported by TMZ, remains unclear, including who has been interviewed so far.

Perry was discovered unresponsive in the pool of his LA home on October 28 and was later pronounced dead at the scene. In December, the LA County medical examiner’s office reported finding “high levels of ketamine” in his post-mortem blood specimen. Senior deputy medical examiner Raffi Djabourian noted other contributing factors in Perry’s death were coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

“Drowning contributes due to the likelihood of submersion into the pool as he lapsed into unconsciousness; coronary artery disease contributes due to exacerbation of ketamine-induced myocardial effects on the heart,” Djabourian explained.

Perry had been undergoing medically supervised ketamine treatments for depression and anxiety at the time of his death, although his last prescribed treatment was a week and a half earlier. During his peak fame, Perry struggled with addiction to painkillers and alcohol, attending rehabilitation clinics multiple times. In a 2016 interview with BBC Radio 2, he revealed he could not remember three years of filming Friends due to his substance abuse. Despite several treatment attempts, he wrote in his memoir that he had been mostly sober since 2001, “save for about 60 or 70 mishaps.”

The LA police have opened a probe into these rumors, aiming to get to the bottom of the situation. It’s important to remember that celebrity news can often be sensationalized, and it’s essential to approach these kinds of stories with caution and composure. We should keep in mind that celebrities are also people, and their lives can sometimes be unfairly invaded by gossip and hearsay. Let’s hope that the authorities can shed some light on the truth and provide clarity. In the meantime, let’s remember to be respectful and considerate in the way we engage with news and rumors, especially when they concern someone’s well-being. Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds.

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