Coroner links actor Richard Norton's death to peptide injection

Coroner links actor Richard Norton's death to peptide injection

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Australian actor Richard Norton died at 75 in Melbourne after a cardiac arrest that a coroner said was caused by an anaphylactic reaction to a prescribed peptide stack. Coroner David Ryan had concluded that the actor’s death resulted from complications following the injection of unapproved peptides, and health officials warned that emergency-room visits linked to such products are rising.

Earlier, a coroner had found the March 2025 cardiac arrest was due to an overdose of the peptides CJC1295 and ipamorelin, prompting calls for tighter regulation. The Victorian coroner subsequently recommended that the Therapeutic Goods Administration reassess the safety and scheduling of those unapproved peptides.

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Richard Norton David Ryan Therapeutic Goods Administration

Locations

Melbourne, Australia

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October 30, 2026
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Actor Richard Norton died after cardiac arrest linked to peptide use
Actor Richard Norton died after cardiac arrest linked to peptide use

Page Six • 30 Oct 15:17

Australian actor Richard Norton died at 75 following a cardiac arrest that a coroner attributes to an anaphylactic reaction from a prescribed peptide stack.

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October 29, 2026
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Australian actor Richard Norton dies after receiving doctor-prescribed peptide injections
Australian actor Richard Norton dies after receiving doctor-prescribed peptide injections

New York Post • 29 Oct 19:51

Veteran actor and stuntman Richard Norton died at age 75 in Melbourne following cardiac arrest linked to an unapproved peptide therapy prescribed by his doctor.

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Australian coroner urges review of unapproved peptide drugs after actor's death
Australian coroner urges review of unapproved peptide drugs after actor's death

The Guardian • 29 Oct 07:22

A Victorian coroner has recommended that the Therapeutic Goods Administration reassess the safety and scheduling of the peptides CJC1295 and ipamorelin following the cardiac arrest and death of actor Richard Norton.

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Australian actor Richard Norton's death linked to unapproved peptide use
Australian actor Richard Norton's death linked to unapproved peptide use

7NEWS • 29 Oct 07:02

Coroner David Ryan concluded that the 75-year-old actor died from complications after injecting unapproved peptides, prompting health officials to warn about rising emergency visits tied to such products.

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Coroner links Australian actor Richard Norton's death to unauthorized peptide injection
Coroner links Australian actor Richard Norton's death to unauthorized peptide injection

Nine.com.au • 29 Oct 02:05

A coroner determined that the March 2025 cardiac arrest of actor and martial artist Richard Norton was caused by an overdose of the peptide CJC1295/Ipamorelin, prompting calls for tighter regulation.

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