Slideshows Matthew Perry’s cause of death revealed All Buzznews 2023-12-23 17:44:29 Share : Sad details. Autopsy report Credit: Credit: Getty Images An autopsy report provides insight into what contributed to the tragic death of Friends' beloved actor Matthew Perry. Several factors Credit: Credit: Getty Images Perry may have drowned due to high levels of ketamine in his system. The autopsy revealed that drowning, coronary heart disease and buprenorphine... Opioid dependence Credit: Credit: Getty Images ...and a medication used to manage opioid dependence were all contributing factors. High levels Credit: Credit: Getty Images According to the autopsy report, the level of ketamine in Perry's system was particularly high. A sad end Credit: Credit: Getty Images Some experts even claimed that the level of ketamine written in the report corresponded to that of a general anaesthetic during surgery. Found dead at home Credit: Credit: Getty Images Matthew Perry was found lifeless in the pool of his Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles on October 28. No chance Credit: Credit: WennCover The actor was reportedly pronounced dead before being taken to hospital. A flood of tributes Credit: Credit: WennCover Matthew Perry's sudden death has prompted a flood of tributes from fans and industry professionals alike. Talented and courageous Credit: Credit: WennCover Matthew Perry is remembered as a talented and courageous actor in his fight against drug addiction. Share Tweet Share Copied! Copy