Jim Carrey has hit back over a lawsuit accusing him of suppling prescription drugs used in his ex-girlfriend's fatal overdose, calling the allegation "evil" and "heartless".
Cathriona White, a 30-year-old who worked in the health and beauty industry, was found deceased after consuming a lethal overdose of prescription drugs including propranolol, Ambien, and a "massive dose" of Percocet.
She and Carrey had reportedly dated on and off since 2012.
White's widower Mark Burton blames Carrey for her death - and now he's suing. He alleges Carrey used a fake name to acquire "highly addictive" drugs - which he then gave to White.
Burton claims White had mental health problems - and had previously attempted suicide. By giving her drugs, he says Carrey acted with "reckless disregard of causing serious harm and injury".
"Ms. White was ill-equipped to ingest and manage highly [addictive] prescription drugs outside the care of a licensed physician," the lawsuit said.
Carrey has denied the allegations - and says he won't back down.
"What a terrible shame," the actor said in a statement.
"It would be easy for me to get in a back room with this man's lawyer and make this go away, but there are some moments in life when you have to stand up and defend your honour against the evil in this world.
"I will not tolerate this heartless attempt to exploit me or the woman I loved. Cat's troubles were born long before I met her and sadly her tragic end was beyond anyone's control.
"I really hope that some day soon people will stop trying to profit from this and let her rest in peace."
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