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“Friends” star Matthew Perry, 54, passed away suddenly in October. Now the cause of his death has been revealed.
According to a toxicology report from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. obtained by According to TMZ, Perry died from the “acute effects of ketamine,” which causes cardiovascular hyperstimulation and respiratory depression.
Ketamine can be used for depression, pain management, and recreational purposes.
The ME noted that Perry had been on IV ketamine therapy for a week and a half before his death, but added: “Ketamine has a half-life of three to four years, so his death was It cannot be caused by that drip therapy.” A few hours or less. ”
Perry was found dead in his Jacuzzi, with other contributing factors listed as drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine.
The ME added that interviews suggest Perry has been clean for almost two years and had no alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, PCP, or fentanyl in his system. No illegal drugs were found in his home.
It was also noted that Matthew smoked two packs of cigarettes a day and had COPD/emphysema and diabetes.