Investigation Opened into Source of Ketamine in Death of ‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the source of the ketamine found in the body of the late ‘Friends‘ star, Matthew Perry, leading to his tragic demise, the Los Angeles Police Department revealed.

Collaborating with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the LAPD delves into the circumstances surrounding the substantial presence of the drug in Perry’s system at the time of his passing.

Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing on the hit series ‘Friends,’ alongside co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer, tragically succumbed to the acute effects of ketamine, with an assistant discovering him lifeless in his hot tub last October.

A pivotal detail reported by TMZ, sheds light on the levels of ketamine in Perry’s blood resembling numbers employed in anesthesia during surgical procedures, raising questions about the origin and purpose of such a concentration in his system.

The multifaceted investigation delves into Perry’s interaction with the drug, a journey that intertwined with a long-standing battle against addiction, mirroring the struggles of other celebrities like Rapper Mac Miller, R&B singer Leah LaBelle, and the legendary Michael Jackson.

Notably, high-profile cases involving celebrities and drug-related fatalities have led to legal repercussions for individuals held accountable, such as in the cases of Dr. Conrad Murray following the passing of Michael Jackson and those implicated in the deaths of Mac Miller and Leah LaBelle.

Matthew Perry’s untimely demise not only marks a poignant loss within the entertainment industry but also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and the complexities surrounding its impact on individuals, especially those in the public eye.