(L.A.) Ernest Caruso, 58, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-08564

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 58-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ernest Caruso.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Hepatitis C Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma

RIP ERNEST CARUSO (June 5, 1965 – May 25, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 1:37 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on June 6, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.