Matthew Perry’s autopsy is complete and pending toxicology results
nypost.comMatthew Perry’s death is still an ongoing investigation.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to The Post on Sunday that an autopsy for the late star has been completed.
However, the doctor has ordered more testing, including toxicology, which could take a few months.The cause of death is “deferred.”The “Friends” alum was found dead in the hot tub of his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA just after 4 p.m.
on Saturday of an apparent drowning. His body was removed from the residence that night. He was 54.“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother,” Perry’s family said in a statement to People on Sunday. “Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend.”They added: “You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey told CNN that the call came in at 4:07 p.m.
for a possible “water rescue” emergency. They arrived to find Perry “unresponsive.”According to a TMZ 911 audio dispatch, a first responder could be heard saying they were responding to a “drowning” at the home.
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