Matthew Perry's Autopsy Report Reveals Cause of Death: Acute Effects of Ketamine

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The Los Angeles county medical examiner has determined that actor Matthew Perry died from the "acute effects of ketamine" and ruled his death as an accident. Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the sitcom Friends, had been receiving ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. The autopsy report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine as contributing factors. Perry had been open about his struggles with addiction and had set up a foundation to help others battling addiction. His Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston described him as happy and healthy before his death.
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