Los Angeles, California – A new development has emerged in the investigation surrounding the untimely death of actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular television show “Friends.” Law enforcement sources have revealed that the investigation is nearing its conclusion, and there are suspicions that multiple individuals may face charges in connection to Perry’s passing last October.
Perry, 54, was discovered deceased in the jacuzzi of his home in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on October 28. Initially presumed to have drowned, a toxicology report later confirmed that he succumbed to the acute effects of ketamine, with his death ruled accidental. The report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine effects as contributing factors.
In light of the findings, authorities have initiated an investigation into the source of the ketamine that led to Perry’s demise, as well as those who may have supplied him with the drug. Both local police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are actively involved in the ongoing investigation, seeking to uncover the circumstances surrounding the actor’s tragic death.
Perry’s autopsy revealed significantly elevated levels of ketamine in his system, indicating that he had received a ketamine treatment shortly before his passing. The actor had been open about his struggles with addiction, detailing his experiences with ketamine infusions during his time at a Swiss rehab clinic amid the pandemic in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”
Throughout his career, Perry garnered widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Chandler Bing on “Friends,” a role he inhabited for the show’s entire 10-season run from 1994 to 2004. Following his passing, his former co-stars including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, and Matt Le Blanc paid tribute to him at his funeral in November, alongside his family and loved ones.
In a recent interview on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Cox shared that she still feels Perry’s presence and guidance, describing him as one of the funniest individuals she has ever known. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work closely with him for many years and acknowledged his enduring impact on her life and career.