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The cause of Matthew Perry’s death has not been determined yet, as the toxicology results are pending.
Dr. Michael Baden, a forensic pathologist, mentioned that given Perry’s history of alcohol and drug abuse, the toxicology report will be crucial.
Perry was found in a hot tub, raising concerns about drowning or heat stroke.
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“In cases where the cause of death cannot be determined at the time of autopsy, a deferred certificate will be issued until additional studies have been completed” pic.twitter.com/feOD3KEJpP
— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) October 29, 2023
Drugs were not found at the scene, and no foul play is suspected.
Dr. Michael Baden, former chief medical examiner of New York City, said, “I think from the information that’s been released, we won’t know until the toxicology is performed, given his history of problems with alcohol and drug abuse.”
“But the fact that he was found in a hot tub raises issues immediately about drowning or even heat stroke,” Dr. Baden told Fox News Digital.
“Usually the toxicology only takes a few weeks at most, but they may be intending to do more than the usual toxicological examinations,” he said, adding, “Often [when there] is a great interest in a death, there’s delay to do a more extensive toxicology than normal.”
Following the death of Matthew Perry, @ABC News confirmed an autopsy has been completed, but the cause of death is unknown and a toxicology report could take weeks. @KaynaWhitworth reports as Friends castmates release statement. https://t.co/yeImJ236br pic.twitter.com/W05kZdrhO4
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) October 30, 2023
“On the basis of the information released so far, it is certainly possible that he could have died of natural causes, especially given his history of surgeries and medical emergencies,” Dr. Baden said.
“A natural cause of hi[m] collapsing in a hot tub, even from heatstroke, let alone drowning, is a real possibility. And given the fact that if he had damage to his brain or heart in the course of the prior comas that he’s had after surgery, that that would make him more susceptible to drowning.”
Perry had a history of surgeries and medical emergencies, which could have made him more susceptible to drowning.
Perry’s body was taken directly from his home, suggesting that he was already deceased when he was found.
LAPD release 911 dispatch call after Friends actor Matthew Perry was discovered drowned in his jacuzzi.
The LA County Coroner has listed his cause of death as ‘deferred’ pending the results of a final toxicology test.
No drugs were found at the scene and there were no signs… pic.twitter.com/dBEQk4DWcx
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) October 30, 2023
In 2018, Perry underwent a seven-hour emergency surgery after his colon burst.
“The previous surgeries he’s had and the previous history of coma following surgery would indicate that he has a higher risk of a cardiac event that can happen if the heart was affected by the coma episode,” Dr. Baden said.
“Also, he would be more susceptible to some sort of a stroke because in a coma and cardiac arrest, some brain damage can occur. And this may not manifest itself depending which part of the brain is involved. But it would make one more susceptible to dying from a cerebral stroke with the added risk factor created by the prior cardiac arrest episodes.”
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