Revealed: Matthew Perry died from ‘acute effects of ketamine’
The drugs in his system caused cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression.
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Pogues star's touching tribute to 'captain' Shane MacGowan
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Matthew Perry's Friends costume being sold for whopping sum
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Jennifer Aniston breaks silence, shares bittersweet Matthew Perry text
David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow also shared heartbreaking messages about their co-star.
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Matthew Perry’s death certificate revealed
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Final song at Matthew Perry's funeral reduces mourners to tears
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Jennifer Aniston's hidden struggle at Matthew Perry's funeral
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Why Matthew Perry's death touched Kiwis so much
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Matthew Perry’s loved ones 'honour his legacy' with sweet gesture
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Matthew Perry was looking ‘happy and healthy’ days before his death
Close friend of Perry says he was “doing super well” with his sobriety before his death.
Matthew Perry’s bizarre Batman fixation explained: ‘Mattman”
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Jennifer Aniston's heartbreaking Matthew Perry confession resurfaces
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