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Matthew Perry’s death caused by a fatal drug; Here’s what he was using it for

Matthew Perry, well known for his stint in the acclaimed show "Friends," passed away on October 28. The 54 year old actor was discovered unconscious in the swimming pool at his Los Angeles home. Emergency personnel declared him dead on the spot. The primary cause was identified via autopsy. It has been revealed that a fatal drug he was consuming must have been the reason for this shocking demise. The anesthetic effects of a drug called "ketamine" are considered the reason for his untimely death. This detail was revealed in the autopsy performed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

According to a study provided by the medical examiner, among the contributing factors to Perry's death were the effects of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, coronary artery disease, and drowning. It was concluded that an accident caused the death.

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