Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton's 2025 death linked to peptide usage - Entertainment Weekly

Death of actor and martial artist Richard Norton

Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to unapproved peptide treatments. A coroner has called for the Therapeutic Goods Administration to review unapproved peptides following his death. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of unapproved peptides. The death may be the first confirmed fatality linked to unapproved peptides. The coroner's report highlights the need for further investigation into the safety of unapproved peptides.

“The incident has raised concerns about the safety of unapproved peptides,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Stanwell Ford Solutions, explained.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to unapprov...

Oct 29 — The coroner's report highlights the need for further investigation into the safety of unapproved peptides....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Stanwell Ford Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanwell Ford Solutions desk and last updated 04:46 UTC.

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