Matthew Perry’s death still under investigation as police look for source of ketamine

The investigation surrounding Friends actor Matthew Perry's death is still ongoing, according to reports. Investigators are still probing how the actor got hold of the ketamine drug that was found in his system at the time of his death. It is yet to be discovered who is responsible for supplying him with the deadly drug.

The 54-year-old actor had long struggled with addiction before he was found dead at his home in the ritzy Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles in October last year.The equivalent of the general anaesthesia given to surgical patients was found in his system.

Now, a TMZ report claims that law enforcement is trying to zero down on the person who supplied the drug to Perry. Both local police and the DEA are involved in the investigation.

Police sources further told TMZ that the authorities have already interviewed key people in Hollywood, targeting people who have a history of drug use or abuse. As of now, no arrests have been made in the case.

Meanwhile, in a recent interview, Perry's Friends co-star Courteney Cox remembered him and their bond. She revealed that she believed the actor still "visits" her and "guides" her. Speaking candidly on CBS Sunday Morning, Cox, who played the role of Monica Geller for 10 seasons on the hit show, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the sitcom’s series finale and remembered Perry for being the "funniest human being on the planet".

“I think he’s probably one of the funniest human beings in the world. He’s just so funny,” Cox, 59, said. “He is genuinely a huge heart. Obviously struggled. I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years. He visits me a lot, if we believe in that.”

Cox added, “I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew. I feel like there are a lot of people that, I think, guide us. I do sense — I sense Matthew’s around for sure.”

The LA County Medical Examiner’s Office determined in December 2023 thatthe Friendsactor died of "acute effects of ketamine" and it was an accidental death. The autopsy also listed drowning, coronary artery disease and the opioid buprenorphine as contributors to his death.