Matthew Perry Died From 'Acute Effects of Ketamine'

According to an autopsy report, “Friends” star Matthew Perry died from the “acute effects of ketamine.” Ketamine is an anesthetic and anti-depressant sometimes used to treat addiction. The report says the ketamine that caused his death was found in his stomach and suggests he may have been using the drug recreationally. The report says that contributing factors to the 54-year-old's death included drowning, coronary artery disease and the drug buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid addiction.

[sgladden]

Drugs, COPD, Diabetes, Emphysema plus heart disease, and smoking...his heart couldn't take it anymore.

[LouisKatz]

I just listened to his book. Sad that just when he seemed to quit the alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and was ready to settle down, this happened. Very tragic.

[Lali]

My heart goes out for every person who is struggling with addiction right now. Matthew struggled with opiate addiction for decades but managed to always show up at work and be completely brilliant. He was one of a kind, he made us laugh and gave us joy even when he was hurting

[musicisgoodforthesoul]

RIP Matthew Perry. The fact that your priority was to help others says what type of person you were. ❤❤

[VivianMartinez-fu]

Depression is a killer. No amount of money or game can cure it. Just sad.

[lisaplatt]

He is finally free of the addiction that had a hold over him RIP Matthew Perry

[nunah]

Very sad. He certainly tried hard to keep his addiction under control! He helped many people also by being transparent and openly tell his story he fought to stay sober. That is all one can do with additions. 😢

[dj]

Drug addict ruined his health & finally died from it. It's the same sad story I've seen too many times.

[FsVergofn]

REST IN PEACE I used to watch friends all the time with my sisters

[piersonchristensen]

The only thing deadlier than never giving up drugs is giving them up and going back to them when your mind craves a dose your body can no longer handle…

[oe]

Man, poor guy. All that because your coping from past trauma. You need all those things to drown out your inner depression. I do pray for him and all his loved ones !

[MelanieFrench-ce]

The whole thing is sad. Let him rest in peace. 😢

[Angels]

Im shocked they revealed all this information without the familys permission. Matty was struggling with addiction most of his life he did try to get help but his body was just so damaged from the drugs. His age and some weight gain and constant health and drug problems very lucky he lived to be in his 50's with all the drugs, colon ruptured, depression, diabetes, alcohol, cigarettes. Poor man was just struggling to survive. His finally in peace lets let him finally have peace. He lived a life of struggle and addiction and no matter how rich and famous he was the drugs took his life. 🙏💔

[knothead]

I never understand giving an addict a strong drug, anesthetic, to treat their addiction. It just trades one for the other

[gabrielcastillo]

Damn what happen to medical records being private???

[Buddycoop]

Holy cow, poor guy had lots of ailments. I feel bad for him. Never a violent guy. Bummer.

[maximusw]

At least there's some closure. RIP to Matthew and prayers sent to his friends and family

[laureenmcgrath]

You know doesn't matter how much money you make. You still could be lonely. And apparently he was lonely. What a terrible way to go.

[MaineiacSean]

So .... in layman's terms.... drug overdose?

[classicrocklover]

Thanks for the laughter, Matt. Gone too soon ❤