‘Several people’ could be charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death: report

Police believe “several people” should be charged in connection with the sudden death of Matthew Perry last October, reports People.

A person close to law enforcement told the outlet that the federal investigation into the death would conclude soon and a decision on whether to file charges would be made.

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

Perry died at age 54 from the “acute effects of ketamine,” which were ruled accidental. His autopsy report from the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office also listed drowning, coronary heart disease and the opioid buprenorphine as contributing factors.

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

However, he noted that he didn’t like it because it felt like a “giant exhale” that made him feel like he was “dying.”

While Los Angeles police confirmed in January that the investigation into his death was complete, TMZ reported in May that the feds were investigating Perry’s use of ketamine.

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

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

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

He was believed to be sober in the months before his death.

It was no secret that he had struggled with substance abuse issues throughout his adult life and revealed in his book that he spent around $9 million trying to get clean.

“Not only do I have the disease, I also have it seriously,” the beloved actor wrote candidly. “I’m in as bad a situation as it can be, actually. It’s always back-to-the-wall time. It’s going to kill me…”

He also made it his mission to help others live sober lives. In 2012, he transformed his $10 million Malibu Beach estate into a sober living space for men called Perry House.

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

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

“I want it to be the first thing mentioned. And I’m going to live the rest of my life to prove it.