(L.A.) Edith Blakey, 65, Died From Drug Abuse

Case Number: 2024-17764

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old Black female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Edith Blakey.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl

Other Significant Conditions: History of Hypertension and Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP EDITH BLAKEY (October 21, 1959 – November 13, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 10:29 a.m.

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