Matthew Perry update: Second woman linked to ‘Friends’ star’s drug-induced death
A second female celebrity has been linked to Matthew Perry‘s drug-induced death, according to a report by InTouch.
The currently unnamed woman was allegedly claiming to be sober, but was a “walking pharmacy”, a source told the publication.
Photo evidence has reportedly emerged showing the woman with the Friends star at the office of a doctor who was prescribing him ketamine.
According to InTouch‘s source, the two would refer each other to their respective doctors in order to obtain the drug.
“If the feds had either one of their phones — especially [the second celeb’s], because she doesn’t erase her text messages — they would probably find conversations about the drug and “How can I get extra?” Like, it will not look good for the celebrity,” the source said.
Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on October 28, aged 54. His cause of death was listed as being the result of the acute effects of the anaesthetic ketamine.
“At the high levels of ketamine found in his postmortem blood specimens, the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression,” his autopsy read.
At the time of his death, Perry was receiving ketamine infusion therapy, which is said to help with depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction problems. Perry suffered from severe addictions to drugs and alcohol for the majority of his life.
In May, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration told The Hollywood Reporter that they have launched a joint criminal investigation into his death, and how Perry came to have such high levels of the drug in his system, and in his possession.
In June, People magazine reported that the investigation is now “nearing its conclusion” and the LAPD believe “multiple people” should be charged in connection with the actor’s death.
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