Matthew Perry's Cause of Death: Accidental Drowning and Ketamine Connection

The cause of Matthew Perry's death has been revealed as accidental drowning and the effects of ketamine, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. The beloved "Friends" actor, who had a long history of addiction, was found unresponsive in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home. The autopsy report indicated that Perry had been using ketamine therapy, but the amount found in his system was higher than what would be used in treatment. Contributing factors to his death included drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Perry's former "Friends" castmates expressed their devastation and described themselves as a family in a joint statement.