Richard Norton sadly passed away on March 30, 2025. Norton was an actor and a stuntman, having worked with numerous A-list stars throughout his career. He suffered a cardiac arrest following injections of peptides, according to The Daily Mail.
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It's believed that Norton's death is the first of its kind in Australia. According to reports, a coroner's report, which was released on Wednesday, October 28, attributed Norton's death to complications stemming from the use of unapproved peptide products.
"Coroner David Ryan found Norton's death was a result of complications caused by the unapproved peptide products CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin, which had been prescribed to him by a doctor," The Daily Mail reported. "CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are peptides that work together to stimulate the body's natural production of growth hormone."
The coroner continued by noting that Norton had consumed the peptides in "amounts of the medication in excess of the dose prescribed." Interestingly, it is believed that a doctor prescribed the medication for the action star.
Norton had reportedly sought medical help following a bilateral shoulder reconstruction. It was then that he began consulting with Dr. Jerzy Muchnicki in March 2025. The martial arts expert was believed to have been dealing with fatigue, diminished physical recovery, muscle loss, and shoulder pain.
Richard Norton Had 69 Acting Credits to His Name
According to IMDB, Norton amassed 69 acting credits during his career. Those included roles on hits such as Mad Max: Fury Road.
Norton began his on-screen career in 1980, appearing in The Octagon, where he played Kyo. The following year, Norton played Ezekiel in Force: Five. He continued getting roles throughout the 80s, including a role as Ryan Travers in The Fighter. His last acting role came in 2025, appearing in the short Tiger Cop: Project A.
Outside of his acting roles, Norton also amassed 40 stunt credits during his career. He worked as a fight choreographer in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Castle Giliian An Irish Tale The Musical.
Norton was both a respected actor and stuntman. His death undoubtedly left a hole in Hollywood. Hopefully, it can also raise a bigger discussion regarding the use of peptides and the potential risks involved.
