(L.A.) Eric Steward, 58, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-08129

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

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Eric Steward.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

RIP ERIC STEWARD (June 13, 1965 – May 17, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

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