Matthew Perry's first autopsy confirms he did not take drugs before his death

Matthew Perry died unexpectedly last Saturday, October 28 at the age of 54, allegedly after accidentally drowning in the jacuzzi of his home.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
01 November 2023 Wednesday 10:34
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Matthew Perry's first autopsy confirms he did not take drugs before his death

Matthew Perry died unexpectedly last Saturday, October 28 at the age of 54, allegedly after accidentally drowning in the jacuzzi of his home. A loss that has not only completely destroyed his family, friends and colleagues; but also to the millions of followers that the actor had around the world.

The popular Chandler Bing from Friends had everyone dazzled by his charisma and ability to make people laugh, but Perry himself had opened up about the arduous struggle against alcohol and drug addiction that he had for years. This has caused many to speculate about the reason for his death, but the first autopsy report puts any rumor to rest: the actor did not consume drugs in the hours before his death.

The initial autopsy report of the actor, based on the initial tests performed after certifying his death, indicates that his death was not due to an overdose of drugs such as fentanyl or methamphetamine, two of the most powerful and lethal drugs. that exist today.

According to the TMZ portal, the authorities have confirmed that the actor had no trace of these two substances in his body; since he also did not have paraphernalia to consume this type of drugs in his home. What they did find was a series of medications, all of them prescribed in his name, but whose doses could never be lethal.

At the moment, the Los Angeles Police have opened an investigation into his death. A more extensive and detailed report after analyzing all the clues and samples will reveal the true cause of the performer's death - for now, the actor died accidentally after drowning in his jacuzzi -, at which point the coroner will be able to issue his findings. conclusions.

If there is anything suspicious, the case would pass completely to the Police Homicide department. Some specialized agents are already taking part in the investigation of the actor's death, as it seems that there were a series of robberies in the area where he lived that has made them want to rule out any possibility.

Matthew Perry always spoke naturally about his fight against addictions and how alone he felt, which led him to a spiral of lack of control and to try all kinds of substances since he took his first drink of an alcoholic drink at the age of 14. He spent more than seven million euros in no less than 15 rehabilitation centers.

The actor spoke clearly about his complicated relationship with drugs and fame, how he overcame his pain and how he tried to leave that harmful "companion" who made him feel less alone. "Addicts have a disease that doesn't care if you succeed or not," he said.