Matthew Perry's death linked to ketamine use. Ex‑partner calls for investigation
Perry died on October 28th at his home in Los Angeles, found in his hot tub. A week before his death, he shared a picture from the same spot on his Instagram profile. The news was met with disbelief and heartfelt condolences for his bereaved family. Heartfelt posts from Perry's "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer were among the tributes that garnered the most attention.
It's a well-known fact that Perry had battled serious addictions for an extended period of time, negatively impacting his health, personal relationships, and career. Despite conquering his addiction and living a clean life for several years, there was a sense of anticipation for the autopsy results to reveal the cause of his premature death.
Former partner calls for investigation
The results of the autopsy were not revealed until December 15th. It was then discovered that ketamine, which Perry had been administered while staying at a Swiss clinic during the pandemic, was the cause of his death. The drug was used as a treatment for depression and a method of pain relief. About one and a half weeks prior to his death, Perry had received his last dosage of the drug.
Kayti Edwards, Perry's ex-partner, voiced her concerns after the autopsy results were released. In an interview with "The Sun", she questioned the legality of how Perry obtained the drug following his scheduled dose. Edwards suggested that Perry's doctors should be asked as Perry himself would not have been able to acquire the drug illegally. But for a medical professional, obtaining such a substance would have been relatively easy, she indicated.
As detailed by the British outlet, Mirror, the autopsy revealed a ketamine level of 3540 ng/ml in Perry's body, a high dosage compared to the usual 1000 to 6000 thousand used to induce sedation before surgery. Such elevated quantities of psychedelic drugs can trigger hallucinations or induce unconsciousness. It is posited that the latter might have been the case for Perry, leading to his drowning.
