The cause of death of actor Matthew Perry at his residence on Saturday will require additional investigation by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office before a conclusion can be reached.
An autopsy has been performed, but examiners are awaiting the results of toxicology reports to determine Perry's cause of death. They are planning to use toxicology reports to determine if any foreign substances may have contributed to the actor's death.
Perry, 54, was found dead in the bathtub. On Sunday, his family released a statement saying they were "heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother".
Matthew Perry became famous in the sitcom "Friends", where he played the role of Chandler Bling for 10 seasons, a man who had sarcastic jokes. Matthew has often spoken about his difficult life, since 3 years after the debut of the series, he was involved in an accident and started an addiction to painkillers.
The actor struggled with addiction at the height of his career on "Friends" and has stated in interviews that because of it, he was unable to watch the show.
In 2022, the late actor published a memoir: "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Things: A Memoir", where he detailed his fame, health struggles, and drug and alcohol addiction.
