Coverage dated December 14, 2023 to December 18, 2023

Matthew Perry detailed ketamine use prior to death: 'Has my name written all over it'

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Matthew Perry's cause of death was listed as "acute effects of ketamine." The "Friends" star admitted he was "doing ketamine infusions every day."

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Dec 15, 2023
Chicago doctor weighs in on effects of ketamine in wake of Matthew Perry's death
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Dec 17, 2023Newest
Matthew Perry detailed ketamine use prior to death: 'Has my name written all over it'
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Fox News
Matthew Perry cause of death listed as 'acute effects of ketamine' (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 14, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Matthew Perry's cause of death was listed as "acute effects of ketamine" in an autopsy released on Friday afternoon and obtained by Fox News Digital;.
Forbes
Matthew Perry Cause Of Death Revealed As ‘Acute Effects Of Ketamine’ (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 14, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The actor was 54 when he was found unresponsive in his hot tub in October.
New York Post
Ketamine caused Matthew Perry’s death, doctors say. What to know about the trendy, risky treatment (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 14, 2023
New York Post's feed description
What is ketamine?
New York Post
Matthew Perry’s cause of death revealed as ketamine overdose (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 14, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Matthew Perry’s official cause of death has been revealed, nearly two months after he was found dead at his California home on Oct. 28.
CBS News
Matthew Perry toxicology report reveals cause of death was "acute effects of ketamine" (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 14, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Matthew Perry's cause of death is listed on the autopsy report as the "acute effects of ketamine."
UPI
Ketamine cited as primary cause of Matthew Perry's death (opens UPI)
Published Dec 14, 2023
UPI's feed description
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined Matthew Perry died of "the acute effects of ketaminen" according to Variety and The New York Times.
Variety
Matthew Perry’s Cause of Death Revealed as ‘Acute Effects of Ketamine’ (opens Variety)
Published Dec 14, 2023
Variety's feed description
Matthew Perry's cause of death has been revealed.
Fortune
'Friends' star Matthew Perry died from effects of the drug ketamine, autopsy finds (opens Fortune)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Fortune's feed description
He died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, the coroner said.
6ABC Philadelphia
Matthew Perry's death ruled an accident, autopsy reveals (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Dec 15, 2023
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of ketamine, according to the autopsy report released Friday by the Los Angeles County coroner. The manner of death was ruled an accident.
ABC 10 Sacramento
Matthew Perry died from acute effects of ketamine. What is the drug used for? (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Dec 15, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
An autopsy report Friday revealed that Matthew Perry's postmortem blood tests showed “high levels” of ketamine in his system.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Matthew Perry died from effects of drug ketamine, coroner says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
An autopsy report on “Friends” star Matthew Perry says he died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine.
Rolling Stone
Matthew Perry Cause of Death: 'Acute Effects of Ketamine' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
Matthew Perry died from the "acute effects of ketamine," the Los Angeles medical examiner announced Friday.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
What is ketamine? Drug found as cause of death for Matthew Perry also used for treatment (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Dec 15, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Ketamine is an dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects, according to the DEA. Its medical uses include the induction and maintenance of anesthesia and as a treatment for depression.
FOX 35 Orlando
What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28? (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Dec 15, 2023
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
CBS News
What is ketamine? A doctor explains the drug involved in Matthew Perry's death (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 15, 2023
CBS News's feed description
What is ketamine? A medical professional takes a look at the cause of late comedic actor Matthew Perry's death in late October.
Miami County Republic
Matthew Perry had high levels of ketamine in his system (opens Miami County Republic)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Miami County Republic's feed description
Matthew Perry had similar amounts of ketamine in his system as a patient under general anesthetic when he died, his autopsy has detailed.
Forbes
Ketamine’s Involvement In Matthew Perry’s Death Raises Questions (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Forbes's feed description
It’s not known exactly how ketamine got into Perry’s body. However, the drug’s involvement in his death suggests possible misuse.
RedState
LA County Medical Examiner Report Reveals Matthew Perry's Cause of Death: 'Acute Effects of Ketamine' (opens RedState)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Blaze Media
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reveals drugs that caused Matthew Perry's death (opens Blaze Media)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Blaze Media's feed description
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed Matthew Perry’s cause of death on Friday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said that the "Friends" actor died as a result of "the acute effects of ketamine.
Tampa Bay Times
Matthew Perry died from the effects of ketamine, autopsy report says (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The autopsy report released Friday said the Emmy-nominated “Friends” actor also drowned in the heated end of his pool, but that was a secondary factor in his death.
Fortune
What is ketamine? Potential dangers of the drug responsible 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death (opens Fortune)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Fortune's feed description
Ketamine, popularly known as the party drug Special K, has recently been hailed as a breakthrough treatment for major depression, but it's not without risks.
NPR
Matthew Perry died from the 'acute effects of ketamine,' autopsy finds (opens NPR)
Published Dec 15, 2023
NPR's feed description
The cause of death for the Friends star was released by the Los Angeles County medical examiner more than a month after the 54-year-old actor was found dead at his home in October.
NPR
What is ketamine, the drug tied to actor Matthew Perry's death? (opens NPR)
Published Dec 15, 2023
NPR's feed description
Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety. But his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his autopsy.
Avclub
Matthew Perry died from "acute effects of ketamine" (opens Avclub)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Avclub's feed description
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office has revealed that Friends star Matthew Perry had "high levels of ketamine" in his blood
WHEC Rochester
Autopsy finds Matthew Perry died from effects of ketamine (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Dec 15, 2023
WHEC Rochester's feed description
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, according to the results of an autopsy on the 54-year-old “Friends” actor released Friday.The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said in the autopsy report that Perry also drowned in his jacuzzi, but t…

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