(L.A.) Quentin Simms, 66, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-10613

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 66-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Quentin Simms.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Cocaine and Methamphetamine, History of Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Alcohol Use

RIP QUENTIN SIMMS (January 1, 1958 – July 3, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 1:46 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 9, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, overdose.

Cocaine and methamphetamine are both powerful stimulants that can significantly impact heart health, leading to serious cardiovascular complications such as heart attacks and cardiac arrest.