Law enforcement in Los Angeles has apprehended several individuals allegedly linked to the demise of the renowned actor Matthew Perry. While specifics are currently sparse, a press briefing is slated to unfold soon, promising more insights into the incident. Perry was discovered in the jacuzzi of his residence with an autopsy ruling that he lost consciousness due to an overdose of ketamine.
Matthew Perry, aged 54 and famed for his role in the TV series ‘Friends‘, was using ketamine as part of his treatment for depression and anxiety. Despite his doses being prescribed, experts found that the quantity of the substance in his body exceeded the medically recommended levels.
Conversely, the coroner overseeing the case confirmed that Perry had remained drug-free for a year and a half, with no narcotics discovered at his residence. There was also a lack of any paraphernalia suggesting an ongoing addiction to illicit substances, despite the presence of elevated ketamine levels in his system.
Doctor Among Those Detained
Among the individuals arrested by the police were several drug traffickers and a physician. These suspects were deemed key players, as per the authorities, in providing the actor with the fatal drug that led to his passing on October 28, 2023. The police operation has delved deeper into the drug trafficking network in Hollywood. Perry’s struggles with substance abuse, which he candidly discussed, commenced when he was just 14 years old.
His untimely death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, leaving his peers profoundly affected by his departure. Matthew Perry was a cherished individual among all who crossed paths with him during his career, and news of his demise continues to reverberate in the headlines.