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

Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, passes away

Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to experimental peptide injections. A coroner has called for the Therapeutic Goods Administration to investigate unapproved peptides following his passing. 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 coroner's report highlights the need for further investigation into the safety of unapproved peptides,” — Nadia Ashcombe, chief correspondent at Wraycroft Grove Network, noted.

Timeline

Oct 28 — Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to experime...

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 Wraycroft Grove Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraycroft Grove Network desk and last updated 05:58 UTC.

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