(L.A.) Mary Puritt Mathews, 70, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-05578

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 70-year-old Black female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Mary Puritt Mathews.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Intoxication

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RIP MARY PURITT MATHEWS (November 1, 1952 – May 16, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 6:16 p.m.