Several people have been arrested in connection with the drug overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, according to TMZ and NBC News.
Perry, 54, died on October 28, 2023, after being found face down in a hot tub at his Los Angeles-area home. A coroner ruled the cause of his death was the result of “the acute effects of ketamine,” prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to open an investigation into the source of the drugs.
Now, TMZ reports that at least one doctor and several drug dealers have been arrested.
He Friends The actor underwent ketamine infusion therapy to treat depression and anxiety, but his last session took place a week and a half before his death. According to NBC News, the medical examiner noted that the ketamine in Perry's system “could not have come from that infusion therapy” given its short half-life.
Los Angeles Police Department search warrants reportedly include text messages from Perry in which he discusses his interest in obtaining ketamine and how much he was willing to pay for the drugs.
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