(L.A.) Michael Thomas, 60, Died at a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-06856

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Black male that occurred at a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Michael Thomas.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Pancreatitis

Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine Effects

RIP MICHAEL THOMAS (July 27, 1963 – April 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 10:04 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on May 31, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Michael Thomas” in public records.