The sudden death of actor Matthew Perry was a shock for all of Hollywood, because although it was well known that the Friends star battled addictions and relapses during his life, many thought he had put those problems behind him.
However Perry died at the age of 58 on October 28, 2023 due to the acute effects of ketamine, with many tributes to his memory. His former Friends co-stars were quite dismayed by his passing, with the actor who played Chandler Bing in the hit series loved by everyone in the industry.
Salma Hayek’s words to Matthew Perry
Monday, August 19 was Perry’s birthday, who would have turned 55 years old, with many paying tribute to the actor, including Salma Hayek, who through her Instagram account shared a photo with Perry and remembered him on his birthday.
The photo shared by the Veracruz native is from 1998 during the ShoWest Awards in Las Vegas, where Hayek and Perry were nominated for their leading role in the 1997 romcom ‘Fools Rush In’.
he case of Matthew Perry’s death
The famous actor was found dead in his Los Angeles home in a hot tub, and although toxicology tests were not initially deemed necessary, the autopsy detailed that the actor did have drugs in his system.
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, five people were charged in Perry’s death for administering ketamine, including his personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, and two doctors.
“They knew what they were doing put Matthew Perry in great danger, but they did it anyway,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said at a press conference.
