- Matthew Perry has passed away at 54
- He drowned in his own home
- THIS was the autopsy report
Perry's death has sent shockwaves across the globe. The cause of his death remains a mystery, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirming that the autopsy results are pending a toxicology report. As of now, Perry's cause of death is listed as "deferred", indicating that further investigation is required.
The LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division, responsible for Perry's death investigation, has ruled out foul play for the time being. "The investigation is ongoing," they stated, declining to comment further.
Matthew's untimely passing has an answer
"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother," Perry's family shared in a statement. "Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend. You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love."
Though an official conclusion isn't likely to be released for several weeks, the medical examiner's office said the body was ready to be released to the family.
His loss has galvanized a year that has been full of celebrity deaths, both from Hollywood, and the social media world. But Matthew's seems to hit heavier than most. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Perry was found deceased by a bystander in a freestanding jacuzzi. Despite immediate response, the actor was pronounced dead at the scene. TMZ reported that first responders were initially called for cardiac arrest and no drugs were found at the scene.
Matthew Perry, best known for his role in 'Friends', had an illustrious career spanning multiple popular television shows and films. However, Perry's life was not without struggle. He battled addiction, once admitting to taking 55 Vicodin a day. Despite his battles, Perry remained resilient, stating, "The way that I can bounce back from all this torture and awfulness."
Matthew had a lot of demons
As the world mourns the loss of this beloved actor, the mystery surrounding his death continues to unfold. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
'Friends' co-creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright released a touching statement about the late star on Sunday.
"We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing," they said in a joint statement to People. "It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives. He was a brilliant talent."
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Report: Drowning
"It’s a cliche to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words," they said. "From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us. We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment, not just to his work, but in life as well. He was always the funniest person in the room."
"More than that, he was the sweetest, with a giving and selfless heart," they added. His famous co-stars, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc have yet to release a statement about the tragedy.
As time goes on, we will surely know more about what took Matthew Perry from us so suddenly.
