The tragic death of Friends star Matthew Perry has left the whole showbiz world shocked. The 54-year-old actor was found dead at his house in Los Angeles on October 28. Investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his passing.

Prescriptions of drugs were found in Matthew Perry’s residence

Matthew Perry , now
Matthew Perry

The beloved actor Matthew Perry’s unusual death has left fans and colleagues devastated. The actor was found dead in his bathtub on Sunday, reportedly having drowned. The initial autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that Friends’ actor’s death had not been detected, suggesting they have deferred this death pending additional tests and investigation.

According to TMZ, the final result of the autopsy is waiting for the toxicology report and further scrutiny, which might take several weeks to complete.

Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry

The TMZ reports also suggest that the law enforcement agency has recovered the perception of drugs from Perry’s home after his death and emphasized that no illegal drugs were found at the scene. While the enforcement found “anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and a COPD drug in the house’. 

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and is typically used by people who have emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Authorities confirmed that the presence of drugs in Perry’s system will be later determined after the investigation.

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No sign of foul play was detected in Matthew Perry’s death

Law enforcement sources, as per the publication, stated that no evidence of foul play or “no illicit narcotics” was detected in Perry’s death. Before the incident, Perry had a bunch of pickleball sessions in the morning, before returning home and after sending his assistant on an errand. A few hours later, the assistant found him unresponsive and called 911.

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Mattew Perry in Friends
Mattew Perry in Friends

Perry has suffered from a drinking addiction and has the strength to overcome it. Page Six reports that while filming Friends, his alcohol addiction was noticed by his co-stars. Jennifer Aniston even reportedly confronted him about his issues.

Additionally, Perry was also known to be a smoker. It was reported that he used to take up to 55 pills a day, leading him to enter rehab for the first time.  The actor passed away at his residence, and his body is set to be released to his family for cremation.

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A still of Mattew Perry in Friends
Chandler with his co-stars

Matthew Perry is famously known for his role as Chandler Bing in the popular sitcom Friends where he quickly became a heartthrob for millions of fans worldwide. His charismatic portrayal and sarcastic personality made him the beloved character of the show.

Besides his Chandler, Perry, who debuted in the Hollywood 1980s, has exhibited his immense talent in several TV shows and films. The 54-year-old actor’s demise left fans and the entire entertainment world in mourning for his loss. The incredible contribution of Perry will continue to be felt for years to come.

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