Mad Max: Fury Road actor Richard Nortoncause of death It was revealed a year after his death.
A local Australian coroner recently published the following: an investigation The investigation into Norton’s death revealed that the actor died outside the hospital due to a heart attack and anaphylaxis. Asthma and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were listed as contributing factors.
Norton died in March 2025. He was 75 years old.
Richard’s wife said: “I am numb and devastated, I have no words. I have lost everything.” Judy Norton, wrote via instagram At that time they were announcing Richard’s death. “I know there has been and will be so much love and shock as we lose this incredible person. ❤️of my life. “I am using this time to come to terms with my great loss.”
According to the new findings of the forensic doctor, Black Creek The artist suffered a severe allergic reaction due to the injection of unapproved peptides, a short chain of amino acids that send signals to cells in the body.
“Peptide therapy was prescribed after consideration as an adjunctive, non-surgical option.”
previous treatments and patient preference, the absence of contraindications identified on assessment, and the emerging but limited literature suggesting potential benefit in the recovery and modulation of musculoskeletal pain,” his doctor told the coroner. “The treatment is considered experimental and prescribed off-label, but does so under close clinical supervision with ongoing monitoring and consideration of individual patient needs and responses.”
After the dose on March 25, 2025, Richard told his doctor that he felt “fine” and that the peptide therapy had “improved his symptoms” to promote muscle growth.
“Richard reported better sleep, reduced pain, and increased exercise capacity with no side effects,” the findings said. “He also explained to the nurse that he had administered twice the prescribed dose.”
Days later, after injecting another dose, the actor felt warm and flushed. He collapsed to the ground, unresponsive, while his wife performed CPR and called first responders. Richard died after arriving at the hospital, and the coroner found that the reaction from the injection had triggered fatal cardiac arrest.
Following Richard’s death, the coroner is now advocating for greater regulation surrounding peptide therapy.
“Given the possible risks associated with peptides and the lack of evidence regarding their therapeutic benefits, I am not satisfied that they are appropriate to be prescribed by medical doctors,” he said. “Given the acknowledged uncertainties regarding their therapeutic benefits and risks to patient safety (which are not yet fully known), it is not clear to me how their safe use could be clinically indicated.”
The medical expert believes that the use of the peptide should be banned for human use until further research proves its safety, with certain exceptions such as clinical trials.