Australian actor's death linked to unapproved peptide injection

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 01:15 · Archive

Richard Norton, an Australian stuntman and fight choreographer, died after injecting unapproved peptides prescribed by a doctor.

Richard Norton, 75, an Australian stuntman, fight choreographer and martial artist, died in March 2025 after going into cardiac arrest following injection of unapproved peptides. Victorian Coroner David Ryan found he had injected the products CJC1295 and Ipamorelin, which had been prescribed to him by medical practitioner Dr Jerzy Muchnicki. Norton had previously been prescribed peptides by another practitioner for fatigue, shoulder pain and loss of muscle mass.

Norton had approached Dr Muchnicki expressing interest in peptide therapy. The pair discussed the experimental nature of the treatment and potential risks, as well as the lack of approved alternative treatments available through the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Coroner Ryan recommended the Therapeutic Goods Administration review the therapeutic benefits and safety risks of the peptides. He suggested considering a shift from schedule 4 prescription-only drugs to schedule 10, allowing them only for clinical trials or experimental use. Ryan stated he was not satisfied the peptides were appropriate for prescription by medical practitioners, citing uncertainties about their therapeutic benefit and unknown safety risks to patients.

How it is being reported

• Aussie actor and stuntman Richard Norton's death linked to unapproved peptidesA Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 01:49
• Aussie actor's death linked to unapproved peptidesA Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.The West Australian · 29 Oct, 01:04
• Aussie actor's death linked to unapproved peptidesA Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 01:04

In this story: Richard Norton · Chuck Norris · David Bowie · David Ryan · Jerzy Muchnicki · Therapeutic Goods Administration · Victoria

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