Yahoo News Arrests made over death of Friends star Matthew Perry
Arrests have reportedly been made in relation to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.
The Chandler Bing actor passed away last October at the age of 54, having been found unresponsive in his home in California.
His death was later ruled an “accident” due to the “acute effects of ketamine”, and a postmortem by the Los Angeles County medical examiner found drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine to be contributing factors.
An investigation was opened by Los Angeles police in May, and it is now being reported that multiple people have been arrested in relation to Perry’s death related to supplying the ketamine (via The Associated Press).
A news conference is set to take place today (August 15) with further details, but attorney Martin Estrada has said: "These defendants took advantage of Mr Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong."
Following Perry’s death, a number of tributes flooded in, including from his Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, who shared a joint statement.
“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” they said. “We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.
“In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”
His family also set up the Matthew Perry Foundation in the wake of his passing, the star having been open about his addiction battles in the past.
The foundation aims to continue the actor’s “enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction”.
“It honours his legacy, guided by his own words and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible,” the description adds.
For more on drug addiction and dependency, including information and support, please visit FRANK or Action on Addiction.
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