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One person arrested in Matthew Perry case: New developments in the tragic passing of the 'Friends' star

Following his passing, a post-mortem examination revealed that Perry had significant levels of ketamine in his system, a drug typically used for general anaesthesia during surgeries. This discovery led the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to open an investigation in May to determine the circumstances that led to the presence of such a high concentration of the drug in the actor's body.

August 15, 2024 / 21:22 IST
Matthew Perry

At least one individual has been arrested in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, the beloved actor from Friends, according to reports from U.S. media outlets. Perry was tragically found unresponsive at his Los Angeles residence in October of last year.

Despite his professional success, Perry was open about his struggles with addiction, particularly to prescription drugs and alcohol, which plagued him for much of his life.

Tragically, on October 28, 2023, Perry was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home. The news of his passing sent shockwaves through the entertainment world and devastated fans globally.

Following his passing, a post-mortem examination revealed that Perry had significant levels of ketamine in his system, a drug typically used for general anaesthesia during surgeries.

This discovery led the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to open an investigation in May to determine the circumstances that led to the presence of such a high concentration of the drug in the actor's body.

According to ABC News, several individuals have been arrested and are now facing federal charges in connection with the case. Meanwhile, NBC News reported that at least one arrest has been confirmed.

The LAPD has announced that they will be holding a press conference later on Thursday to provide more details on the arrests and the ongoing investigation.

He starred in movies like The Whole Nine Yards and Fools Rush In, and he took on notable roles in television shows such as Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and The Odd Couple.

Matthew Perry's death marks the end of a brilliant yet troubled life. His legacy, however, lives on through the laughter and warmth he brought to audiences worldwide. As the world mourns his loss, the ongoing investigation seeks to bring clarity and justice to the circumstances of his untimely passing.

As this is a developing story, further updates are expected. Readers are encouraged to stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Entertainment desk -
first published: Aug 15, 2024 09:16 pm

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