The mystery remains. Two days after the death of Matthew Perry (Chandler in Friends), the sitcom and film actor’s causes of death are still unclear. The 54-year-old actor was found unresponsive in his apartment’s hot tub on Saturday, October 28, by one of his assistants. An investigation has now been launched.
According to initial information from the specialist media TMZ, there is nothing to suggest that this was a criminal act. At the same time, The police found no illegal substances on site. Information confirmed by the Los Angeles Times.
At this time, the causes of Matthew Perry’s death have not yet been determined. However, an autopsy took place this Sunday. In the United States, medical examiners publish autopsy reports (in concise form). In the actor’s case, authorities “postponed” announcing the cause of Matthew Perry’s death. And this while waiting for the results of toxicological analyzes. What could take weeksaccording to the American media TMZ.
Medicines found in actor’s house
In addition, the Los Angeles coroner approved the release of the actor’s body to his relatives for burial. The investigation is ongoing.
According to TMZ, supposedly the police Medication found at home by Matthew Perry: Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and medications prescribed particularly for respiratory illnesses. Toxicology analyzes were ordered to determine whether the actor had ingested these substances before his death.
Matthew Perry struggled with addiction throughout his life. In this memoir, published in 2022, he admitted to undergoing 65 detoxification sessions and spending more than $9 million. He had suffered multiple surgeries related to his addiction problems to medications, including a seven-hour intestinal intervention in 2018, and went so far as to say one day, “I should be dead.”
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