Matthew Perry died aged 54 in October 2023 (Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
A second celebrity has been linked to the investigation into Matthew Perry’s drug death.
The Friends icon, who played Chandler Bing in the classic sitcom, was found dead aged 54 in the hot tub at his Los Angeles home in October 2023, and an autopsy later revealed he was killed by ‘acute effects of ketamine’.
Now, it’s been reported an unnamed female star, who had allegedly claimed to be sober, was a ‘walking pharmacy’.
According to InTouch, the anonymous woman and Perry were both seen at the office of a doctor prescribing the actor ketamine.
A source claimed the two stars, who were both battling addiction, would confide in each other about their respective struggles, and even refer each other to their doctors to get the drug.
The insider said: ‘If the feds had either one of their phones — especially [the second celeb’s], because she doesn’t erase her text messages — they would probably find conversations about the drug and “How can I get extra?” ‘
Perry played Chandler Bing in Friends (Picture: Jon Ragel/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
The unnamed celebrity is the second female star to be linked to Perry’s death.
Last month, a police source said several people could – and should – be charged in connection with his shock death after his years of battling drink and drugs addictions that left him on the verge of death before he sought help in rehab.
People reported: ‘A law enforcement investigative source (says the) investigation into Matthew Perry’s ketamine death is “nearing its conclusion” and police believe “multiple people” should be charged.’
Two female celebrities have reportedly been linked to Perry’s death (Picture: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GQ)
The outlet added: ‘The US Attorney’s Office will make the ultimate decision on whether or not to press charges.’
In May, it was reported that local police and federal agents were trying to identify where the actor – who spent years battling drink and drug addictions – bought the drug.
TMZ reported at the time: ‘Law enforcement sources tell us there is an ongoing investigation into where Perry got the ketamine that ended up playing a part in his death – and the main questions are who provided the drug, and under what circumstances.’
The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said in December that Perry died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine’, adding that the manner of death was ‘an accident’.
Perry rose to fame on the iconic sitcom (Picture: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
The report said the actor was receiving ‘ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety,’ with his last known treatment one and a half weeks before his death, and suggested he had been ‘reportedly clean for 19 months’ from drug use.
‘The ketamine in his system at death could not be from that infusion therapy,’ the ruling said.
Perry was open about his battle with substance abuse and addiction, and he had set up a sober living facility to help men with similar issues.
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