Actor Matthew Perry’s tragic overdose death has led to an arrest in Southern California. The 54-year-old, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” was found deceased at his Pacific Palisades home after consuming ketamine, an anesthetic with psychedelic properties. The levels of ketamine in his system were found to be equivalent to those used for surgery, indicating it was not from his recent therapy sessions.
Perry had been clean for 19 months at the time of his death, following a public battle with opioid addiction and alcoholism. He had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat depression and anxiety, but the drug in his system did not match that used in treatment. An investigation is ongoing into the source of the ketamine he consumed.
Law enforcement often pursues charges against those who supply drugs that result in high-profile deaths. Similar cases include the prosecution of Michael Jackson’s physician for involuntary manslaughter and the recent charges against individuals who provided fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams.
The tragic loss of Matthew Perry highlights the dangers of drug abuse and the need for accountability in cases of fatal overdoses. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the source of the ketamine that led to Perry’s untimely death.
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