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.