CNN – The cause of actor Matthew Perry’s death at his residence on Saturday is still under investigation by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. According to records from the agency, the medical examiner has updated its online record for Perry, listing the cause of death as “deferred.” “Deferred certificates are issued when the cause of death cannot be determined at the time of autopsy and additional studies need to be completed,” according to guidelines from the LA coroner’s office. An autopsy has been conducted, but the results of toxicology reports are awaited to determine Perry’s cause of death. These reports can take several weeks to complete. Investigators are planning to use the toxicology reports to determine if any substances played a role in Perry’s death, according to a law enforcement source. The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division is investigating Perry’s death, but no foul play is suspected. Perry’s remains are ready to be released to his next of kin, according to the medical examiner’s records.
On Saturday, a 911 call was made at 4:07 p.m. for a water rescue emergency, and the LAPD responded at 4:10 p.m., classifying the call as a death investigation. Law enforcement sources stated that Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub. Perry’s family, including his parents John Bennett Perry and Suzanne Morrison, as well as his step-father, “Dateline” correspondent Keith Morrison, were seen arriving at his home on Saturday night. Perry’s family released a statement to People magazine expressing their heartbreak over the loss of their beloved son and brother. They also acknowledged the outpouring of love and support they have received.
Perry was known for his honesty about his struggles with addiction. In his memoir released in November 2022, Perry opened up about his recovery and his commitment to helping others. He stated that his greatest quality was his ability to help others overcome their addiction. Perry shared his desire to be remembered as someone who lived well, loved well, and dedicated himself to helping people. The actors from “Friends,” including Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Matt LeBlanc, have not yet commented on Perry’s death. The co-creators and executive producer of “Friends” released a statement expressing their shock and sadness at Perry’s passing, stating that he was a brilliant talent and will always hold a special place in their hearts. They described him as the funniest person in the room, with a giving and selfless heart. They concluded by saying, “This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.”
Matthew Perry’s Untimely Passing Triggers In-depth Investigation into His Cause of Death
