Matt Perry's last days were a mix of joy and struggle. According to former friend Jennifer Aniston, he was "happy" and "healthy" before his passing. But, the autopsy report paints a different picture. It revealed that Perry died from an overdose of ketamine, a potent anesthetic.
The exact sequence of events leading to his unfortunate demise remains unclear. Reports suggest that painkillers, both prescription and non-prescription, were found in his assistant's bedroom. These medications were under Perry's name. Apart from the drugs, various items such as aids for digestion, loose pills, and Viagra were also discovered.
Perry's health records showed that he was prescribed Mounjaro, a weight loss drug, and testosterone hormone injections. The testosterone injections reportedly made him "angry" in his final weeks. Additionally, several nicotine vapor products and nicotine lollipops were found in his living room.
The picture of Perry in his hot tub, days before his death, with the caption "Oh, so warm water swirling around makes you feel better? I'm Mattman", raised eyebrows. "Mattman" was a nickname Perry used when he was under the influence. His former girlfriend, Kayti Edwards, explained that the reason no drugs were found when the house was searched was that Perry was paranoid about the drugs being discovered and would consume them all at once.
Matthew Perry's last public appearance was at the French Open, four months before his death. He had developed a new passion for pickleball, a sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. He was still playing pickleball at 11 am on the day of his death.
In the days leading up to his death, Perry was often seen dining out with friends. On October 21, he was spotted exiting the popular "Apple Pan" restaurant with a male friend. Before his demise, he was also seen with an unidentified brunette woman at Nobu Malibu and had lunch with model Athenna Crosby at the "Bel-Air" hotel. All these individuals reported that Perry appeared happy and healthy.
The confidant who spoke to a British newspaper noted that Perry didn't appear as balanced as Aniston remembered him before his death. After his death, various painkillers and unprescribed drugs were found in his assistant's bedroom. The prescription was in Perry's name.
[Reference(s): "Daily Mail", "Entertainment Tonight", "Biography", "Parade", "TMZ", "Variety"]
Enrichment Data: Matthew Perry's death was not just a simple accident. Investigations revealed that he had a history of substance abuse, particularly with alcohol and opioids. His addiction led him to seek other drugs for relief. The autopsy report stated that ketamine was the primary cause of his death. However, the manipulation and exploitation by those who knew of his addiction and still provided him with the drug played a significant role. The Matthew Perry Foundation has worked to raise awareness about addiction and eliminate its stigma, but in Perry's case, the stigma only served to enable his addiction.
