Matthew Perry’s death certificate was released by the Los Angeles Police Department, weeks after Matthew Perry’s death. Friends sudden death of the star at 54.
The actor, best known for his role as the sarcastic and wise-cracking Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom, was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home on October 28.
He was buried the following week, on November 3, in a service attended by relatives and castmates from the ’90s sitcom.
Authorities have now released official documents finalizing Perry’s death. According to the certificate seen by E! Newsthe actor was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
The documents also state that the cause of his death remains “deferred.” Perry’s cause of death was ruled “inconclusive” after an initial autopsy showed no signs of methamphetamine or fentanyl in his system.
A conclusive update is not expected for “four to six months”, with additional testing currently underway, TMZ » reported on November 1, citing police sources.
Perry had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for years, writing openly and honestly about his struggles and journey to sobriety in his 2022 memoir, Friends, lovers and the big terrible thing.
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“Hello, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead,” the first line reads.
“If you wish, you can consider what you are about to read as a message from beyond, from my beyond. »
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In it, he further recalls how these addictions worsened under the “burning flame of fame” and that Friends fans could have told if he was drinking or doing drugs by his appearance.
After 15 stays in rehab and therapy, he described himself as “fairly healthy” as of June 2022 and said he was motivated to help others struggling with addiction.
At the time of his death, Friends designer Marta Kauffman confirmed he was sober. “It looked better than I’ve seen in a while.” I was so excited to see this. He was in a good place emotionally, he looked good, he stopped smoking,” she said. TODAY The show’s Hoda Kotb in an interview after Perry’s death.
“He was happy and joyful. He didn’t seem burdened by anything. He was in a really good position, which is why it seems so unfair,” Kauffman added.
If you or someone you know is suffering from alcohol dependence, you can confidentially call the national alcohol helpline Drinkline on 0300 123 1110 or visit the NHS website. here for information on programs available to you.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, you can seek confidential help and support 24/7 from Frank, by calling 0300 123 6600, texting 82111, send an email or by visiting their website here.
In the United States, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration can be contacted at 1-800-662-HELP.