Keith Morrison Speaks Out After Arrest in ‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry’s Death

Matthew Perry’s family is finally getting some measure of “justice.” Following news that an arrest has been made in relation to ketamine found in the late Friends actor’s system, Perry’s family, including his stepdad Keith Morrison, have released a statement.

“We were and still are heartbroken by Matthew’s death,” Perry’s family said in a statement shared by E! News. “But it has helped to know law enforcement has taken his case very seriously. We look forward to justice taking its course.”

On Saturday, Oct. 28, first responders discovered Perry’s body after receiving a call to his residence. He was 54 years old at the time of his death. According to law enforcement sources who spoke with TMZ, initial tests determined that Perry did not have fentanyl or meth in his system at the time of his death.

Perry’s death was revealed to be caused by acute effects of ketamine in an autopsy report obtained by PEOPLE. Contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid use disorder) were also listed. Ultimately, the actor’s death was ruled accidental.

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