What was Matthew Perry’s cause of death?

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On October 28, 2023, actor Matthew Perry died at his home in Los Angeles. The medical examiner’s report stated that his death was caused by “acute effects of ketamine” and that he had drowned in his pool, though the latter was a secondary factor. In addition, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine also contributed to his death.