Report: “Multiple people” could be charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

According to People, police believe “multiple people” should be charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s sudden death last October.

A law enforcement source told the outlet that the federal investigation into the death will soon be completed and a decision will be made soon on whether or not to file charges.

Page Six reached out to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

Perry died at age 54 from the “acute effects of ketamine,” which was ruled an accident. His autopsy report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office also listed drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine, an opioid, as contributing factors.

The “Friends” star had spoken openly about his use of ketamine, a drug used to relieve pain and treat depression, in his 2022 memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.”

However, he admitted that he did not enjoy it because it felt like a “giant exhale” and made him feel like he was “dying.”

While the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in January that the investigation into his death was complete, TMZ reported in May that federal authorities were investigating Perry’s ketamine use.

After his unexpected death, Dr. Bankole Johnson theorized to Page Six that he had “probably” obtained ketamine illegally for “recreational use.”

“It would be medically questionable to administer ketamine to someone who is also taking buprenorphine – a recipe for disaster,” added Dr. Johnson.

Perry was found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles mansion after sending his assistant to run some errands.

He is said to have been sober in the months before his death.

It was no secret that he suffered from drug problems throughout his adult life, and in his book he admitted that he spent around $9 million on his recovery.

“Not only do I have the disease, but it’s a bad one,” the popular actor wrote candidly. “In fact, it’s as bad as it gets. I’m on the ground all the time. It’s going to kill me…”

He’s also dedicated to helping others achieve sobriety, and in 2012 he converted his $10 million Malibu beachfront estate into a men’s rehab facility called Perry House.

A decade later, Perry told podcaster Tom Power that he wanted to be remembered for his efforts to help people live the most fulfilling lives possible.

“When I die, I don’t want ‘Friends’ to be the first thing mentioned,” he said.

“I want that to be the first thing mentioned. And I’m going to spend the rest of my life proving that.”