Actor’s Memoir Reveals Dark Secret
In his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” the late actor Luke Perry made a shocking revelation about his daily use of the deadly drug ketamine. Perry admitted to undergoing ketamine infusions on a daily basis.
An Unlikely Love for Ketamine
Describing the allure of the drug, Perry explained, “Ketamine was a very popular street drug in the 1980s. There is a synthetic form of it now, and it’s used for two reasons: to ease pain and help with depression. Has my name written all over it—they might as well have called it ‘Matty.'” Despite feeling like a “giant exhale,” Perry also confessed that ketamine made him feel like he was “dying.”
A Dangerous Rollercoaster
Perry likened the experience of taking ketamine to being hit in the head with a “giant happy shovel.” However, the hangover and negative consequences outweighed the initial rush, causing him to conclude that ketamine was not for him.
Tragic Death
On October 28, Perry tragically died in an apparent drowning incident in the hot tub at his Los Angeles home. The autopsy revealed trace amounts of ketamine in his stomach contents, although the exact method of intake remains unknown. Perry had reportedly undergone ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety, with his last treatment occurring more than one week prior to his death. The medical examiner determined that the ketamine found in Perry’s system could not be attributed to the recent therapy.
No Foul Play Suspected
No foul play was suspected in Perry’s death, and no illegal drugs were found at the scene. The autopsy emphasized that ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug with established medical and surgical uses.
Farewell to a Beloved Actor
Luke Perry was laid to rest on November 3, leaving behind countless fans mourning his untimely passing.
Tracy Wright from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.