Matthew Perry’s tragic death was reportedly not the result of an overdose of fentanyl or meth, initial tests show.
The popular actor, who rose to fame after his role in “Friends,” died on Saturday, apparently as a result of a drowning accident at his home in California. He was 54.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that investigators conducted a less detailed test on the actor, which revealed he did not have fentanyl or meth in his system at the time of his death.
In-depth toxicology tests are currently being carried out and it could take months to determine an official cause of death.
Additionally, a cause of death was “deferred.”
The Post has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for comment.
Sources told the outlet that prescription medications were found at the property and will be part of the inspection, which is standard practice.
The Post confirmed that officers received a call saying the late actor was in his hot tub and not breathing.
Matthew Perry’s tragic death was reportedly not the result of a fentanyl or meth overdose, initial testing shows.Getty Images for GQ The beloved actor died on Saturday, apparently as a result of a drowning incident at his home in California.WFLA In-depth testing is underway carried out as part of toxicology, although it can take months before an official cause of death is determined.WFLA
The caller’s identity was not revealed by authorities, although TMZ reported that it was Perry’s assistant who made the call after he returned to the house.
LAPD Capt. Scot Williams, who heads the Robbery-Homicide Unit, said Sunday that “the cause of death may not have been known for some time, but foul play is not suspected at this time.”
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Perry was best known for playing comedian Chandler Bing on “Friends” for 10 years, giving him and his co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer a lucrative showbiz career.
Perry’s heartbroken co-stars broke their silence when he died on Monday.
Perry’s last post on Instagram, shared just days before his death, showed him in a hot tub. Matthew Perry Perry’s heartbroken co-stars broke their silence about his death on Monday by releasing an initial statement. NBCUniversal via Getty Images
“We are all deeply devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” they said in a joint statement obtained by People. “There is so much to say, but for now we will take a moment to grieve and process this incredible loss.”
“Over time we will say more as we are able. At the moment, our thoughts and love are with Matty’s family, his friends and everyone who loved him around the world,” they concluded.
In addition, guest stars from the popular sitcom also paid their respects with touching tributes.