New Delhi: The celebrated “Friends,” actor Matthew Perry cause of death has been attributed to an accidental overdose of ketamine, as confirmed by the findings from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office. The cause of his untimely death was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine, marking the end of the investigation into the beloved actor’s passing.
Other factors, encompassing to the actors death are drowning, coronary artery disease, and the impact of buprenorphine. The incident has been classified as an accidental death.
Ketamine, known for its recreational use due to its numbing and hallucinogenic properties, has also found its place in medical settings as an anesthetic. Beyond its traditional use, scientists are delving into its potential as a breakthrough treatment for mental health conditions
Perry recounted in his memoirs his reliance on ketamine during periods of battling addiction. According to his memoirs, he found the drug to be a source of relief, aiding in managing pain and alleviating symptoms of depression.
The actor known for his role as Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom “FRIENDS” between 1994 and 2004 passed away at the age of 54. Reports indicate that he was discovered unconscious in a swimming pool at his residence in Los Angeles this past October.
Despite battling with drug addiction, including struggles with ketamine, the actor had shown a commitment to sobriety, having reportedly remained clean for a period of 19 months leading up to his untimely passing.