An arrest has been made in connection with the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, US media reports.

Friends actor Perry was found dead in a hot tub at his California home in October 2023.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his death to the acute effects of ketamine, an anesthetic with psychedelic properties.

An individual was arrested in Southern California on Thursday, law enforcement sources have told NBC News.

Perry, 54, was open about his battle with substance abuse and addiction, and also set up a sober living facility for men with similar issues.

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