Matthew Perry received regular testosterone injections in the weeks before his tragic death, which a friend said left him “angry and evil,” according to his autopsy report.
The male hormone was just one of many prescriptions the iconic “Friends” star had been taking when she accidentally drowned in her hot tub on Oct. 28, including ketamine, which authorities determined was the cause of her death.
Perry, 54, was receiving frequent infusions of ketamine to treat depression and drug addiction, although the medical examiner noted that the drug in his system could not have come from his last infusion.
It is unclear how the actor obtained the tranquilizer, but an associate said Perry had been generally happy, despite the irritability caused by the testosterone treatments.
“She spoke for the last time with [Perry] A few days ago, she appeared fine and was in “good spirits,” according to the unidentified woman’s 29-page autopsy.
According to the associate, Perry told him he would “never commit suicide” and seemed hopeful for his future, even asking his doctors to take him off ketamine and buprenorphine, both used to treat drug addiction, after celebrating 19 months of sobriety.
“[Perry] “He was also receiving testosterone injections, which she believes caused him to be ‘angry and mean’ for the past two weeks.”
Matthew Perry’s death was caused by “acute effects of ketamine.” TheImageDirect.com
It is unclear why the actor was prescribed the male hormone, known to trigger aggression, although it could have been to offset the effects of an estrogen-based weight loss medication he was also taking.
Officials described Perry as “mildly obese.”
The drugs were just some of what officers found scattered around Perry’s $6 million Los Angeles bungalow.
In the bedroom of Perry’s assistant, who found the actor face down in the heated pool, agents discovered “multiple open, empty and half-full medication bottles prescribed to [Perry]as well as over-the-counter medications, vitamins, digestive aids, and plates full of various loose pills, tablets, tablets, candies, and breath mints.”
Perry, 54, was receiving frequent infusions of ketamine to treat depression and drug addiction, although the medical examiner noted that the drug in his system could not have come from his last infusion. Denver Mail via Getty Images
There were also multiple nicotine vaping products and nicotine lollipops in the home. The friend told officers that Perry had kicked his smoking habit just two weeks earlier, but his assistant claimed the actor still smoked two packs a day, according to the report.
Notably, investigators found “no alcohol, illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia” in the home or near the hot tub.
The star’s death was caused by “acute effects of ketamine,” but the medical examiner noted that the amount found in Perry’s system could not have been from her final infusion treatment a week and a half before her death.
The half-life of ketamine is only three to four hours, and the amount found in Perry’s system was equivalent to general anesthesia administered to surgical patients, experts said.
High levels of the tranquilizer were found in his bloodstream and traces of the powder in his stomach, indicating he may have taken it in pill form.
The beloved TV star, who recounted her struggle with addiction in her 2022 memoir, had reportedly been clean and sober for 19 months before her death.
Perry’s death shocked fans across the country and loved ones alike, who were reportedly too overcome with grief to speak about the post-mortem proceedings.
“Tissue donation was not discussed with the family because they were distraught,” the autopsy states.
A friend of Perry’s said he was in “good spirits” in the weeks before his death. WFLA
Perry wanted to be remembered not only as a famous actor but also as an advocate for those who were also struggling.
His dream came true days after his death when the Matthew Perry Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping people struggling with addiction, was launched.
He also founded Perry House in 2013 to help others with their sobriety.
“I would like to be remembered as someone who lived well, loved well and was a seeker,” the actor said in a November 2022 interview on the “Q with Tom Power” podcast.
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