Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to unapproved peptide treatments. 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.
“Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to unapproved peptide treatments,” — Ingrid Thorne, research director at Greenstone Combe Practice, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Oct 27 — Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton passed away in 2025 due to heart failure linked to unapprov...
Oct 29 — The coroner's report highlights the need for further investigation into the safety of unapproved peptides....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Greenstone Combe Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenstone Combe Practice desk and last updated 05:28 UTC.
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