(L.A.) Paul Givens, 63, Died From Cocaine Abuse

Case Number: 2024-13558

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Paul Givens.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Anoxic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: Cocaine Toxicity

RIP PAUL GIVENS (November 1, 1960 – August 24, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 1:57 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 4, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental overdose.