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Richard Norton’s peptide treatment scrutinised after fatal collapse at home
Actor and martial arts expert Richard Norton died after collapsing at home in March 2025, shortly after injecting two prescribed peptides. His death has prompted scrutiny of the treatment, while a medical review found that the prescribing doctor met the expected standard of care; the article says the doctor is not accused of wrongdoing.
Norton, 75, had reported fatigue and pain and signed an informed consent form after being told about the treatment’s experimental nature and potential risks. He injected CJC1295 and ipamorelin at about 9pm on 28 March, became flushed and collapsed; his wife Judy Green performed CPR, and he died in hospital two days later. His close friend Fariborz Azhakh said Norton had never told him about the peptides, despite their close relationship, and was surprised because Norton was notably health-conscious and remained active until his death.
In short
- Richard Norton died after injecting two prescribed peptides.
- A medical review found his doctor met the expected standard of care.
- His close friend said Norton had kept the treatment from him.
Explained simply
Richard Norton was an Australian actor and martial arts expert, known for film roles and for his work in martial arts. He was 75 when he died in 2025. Before his death, he had reported fatigue and pain.
CJC1295 and ipamorelin are peptides, short chains of amino acids used in the body’s chemical signalling. Norton was prescribed them as an experimental treatment and signed a form acknowledging its nature and possible risks. Such treatments can raise questions about how benefits and risks are assessed and explained to patients.
The case concerns the circumstances of Norton’s treatment and death, as well as the medical review of his care. His doctor was found to have met the expected standard of care and has not been accused of wrongdoing.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Inside Richard Norton’s final hours: How the actor kept peptide treatment secret from his closest mate before sudden collapse – and the search for answers at his funeral”.