Actor Richard Norton passes on unexpectedly after injecting peptides

Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton’s demise has been linked to an injection of unapproved peptides, based on findings by a coroner in Melbourne.

Norton, 75, handed on in Melbourne on March 30, 2025, after struggling cardiac arrest. According to the coroner’s report cited by TMZ, an injection containing a mixture of peptides triggered a extreme allergic response that led to his cardiac arrest.

“The injection caused an anaphylactic reaction which in turn led to cardiac arrest,” the report acknowledged. Norton reportedly had a prescription for the substance, which was meant for anti-ageing functions. However, the coroner discovered that he administered greater than the prescribed dose.

The report described his demise as believed to be the primary in Australia attributed to peptide use. Norton had a prolonged profession as an actor and martial artist, working alongside performers together with Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Margot Robbie, Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and Liam Neeson. He is survived by his spouse, actress Judy Green.