‍Actor #MatthewPerry cause of death was has been confirmed as an accident, which was caused by the  "acute effects of ketamine", medical officials in Los Angeles found.

He was found unresponsive in the swimming pool of his LA home back in October, and a post-mortem examination was inconclusive at the time, with drowning being listed as a “contributing factor” in his death.

Matthew Perry, renowned for his portrayal of the witty Chandler Bing in the beloved sitcom Friends, gained immense fame through the show that depicted the lives of six friends navigating the ups and downs of New York City. Airing from 1994 to 2004, the series concluded with a record-breaking 52.5 million viewers in the US, marking its finale as the most-watched TV episode of the 2000s.

Throughout the peak of his career, Perry faced a challenging battle with addiction, grappling with dependence on painkillers and alcohol. In efforts to address these struggles, he sought help by attending rehabilitation clinics on multiple occasions.

"At the high levels of ketamine found in his post-mortem blood specimens, the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression," senior deputy medical examiner Raffi Djabourian wrote, according to the Press Association.

"Drowning contributes due to the likelihood of submersion into the pool as he lapsed into unconsciousness; coronary artery disease contributes due to exacerbation of ketamine induced myocardial effects on the heart."

He was found unresponsive at his home on 28 October, and paramedics pronounced his death when they were called to the scene.