Beloved actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends, passed away recently at the age of 54. While there were no drugs found at the scene and no signs of foul play, the question remains: what caused his untimely death?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a renowned cardiologist and heart specialist, speaks to TalkTV's Maddie Hale to shed light on the likely cause and the long-term damage of addiction.

According to Dr. Gupta, the most common cause of death in middle-aged men is sudden heart attacks. This is especially true for those who have no warning signs or pre-existing conditions. Unfortunately, Matthew Perry's battle with addiction and his unhealthy lifestyle may have contributed to his heart-related issues. Chronic inflammation, a consequence of addiction and other factors such as stress, weight problems, and poor diet, can lead to heart disease.

Matthew Perry's history of alcoholism since the age of 14 certainly took a toll on his body. Dr. Gupta explains that addiction, especially when it involves a stop-and-start approach to drug use, can be highly inflammatory and damaging to the heart. The heart is forced to work harder while also facing the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. It's like having one foot on the brake and pressing the accelerator on a car engine, causing irreparable harm.

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