Actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” has passed away at the age of 54. The initial report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office stated Perry’s death as an accidental drowning. However, the cause of death has been marked as “deferred,” indicating that further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause. Perry had been open about his battle with substance abuse and had dedicated himself to helping others overcome addiction.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has released its initial report on the death of actor Matthew Perry.
The star, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in the beloved television series ‘Friends‘, was discovered unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles residence, as reported by law enforcement sources cited by The Los Angeles Times.He was 54.
Initial reports stated Perry’s death as ‘accidental drowning’.
On Sunday, the coroner’s office issued an update to its case, revealing that the cause of Perry’s death had been marked as “deferred.” This term typically indicates that an autopsy has been conducted, but the medical examiner requires additional time and further investigation to ascertain the precise cause of death.
As previously clarified by a department spokesperson when the case of Lisa-Marie Presley’s death was deferred in January, “Deferred” implies that, following an autopsy, the cause of death has not been conclusively determined, necessitating more comprehensive investigations, including additional studies. Once the results of these tests and are available, the doctor reevaluates the case to make a definitive determination regarding the cause of death.
People repoted that the results of Perry’s autopsy are presently pending a toxicology report, a process that typically takes several weeks to complete.
Throughout his life, Matthew was candid about his battle with substance abuse. He reflected on his journey to sobriety in his 2022 memoir, ‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’. While promoting his book, he proudly disclosed that he had been clean for 18 months. Nonetheless, he acknowledged in 2015 that the path to sobriety was a challenging one.
His commitment to helping others overcome addiction was evident when he converted his former beachfront residence in Malibu into a men’s sober living facility named ‘The Perry House’.
‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry passes away at 54; Selma Blair, Viola Davis and others condole
