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Matthew Perry’s autopsy complete, toxicology report remains pending

Published Oct 31, 2023 2:53 pm

Matthew Perry's autopsy has been completed, but the results of his toxicology tests are still pending.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office gave the update on the investigation into the Friends star's untimely death to PEOPLE Magazine.

While the first responders found no illicit drugs at the scene where the actor was discovered unconscious on Saturday, Oct. 28, law enforcement sources told TMZ that numerous prescription drugs, such as anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications, and a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease drug, were found in his house. 

As a common practice, the drugs will be included in the pending toxicology report. 

The Los Angeles Police Department officer handling the death investigation confirmed to PEOPLE that they don't suspect foul play in connection to Perry's passing. No further information regarding the items retrieved from the scene have been disclosed as the "investigation is ongoing."  

The coroner's website currently lists the actor's cause of death as "deferred" as they await the results of the toxicology tests. 

Perry was found dead in a jacuzzi in his home last weekend. He was 54 years old.

The actor is best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit NBC show Friends, which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004.

The cast, who kept a tight bond even after the show, said in a joint statement that they are "utterly devastated" by Perry's death.

"We were more than just cast mates. We are a family," they said, adding, "There is so much to say, but right now we're going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss."

"In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty's family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world," they continued.

Apart from Friends, Perry also appeared in films like Fools Rush In and The Whole Nine Yards.