(L.A.) Avelio Falana, 80, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2025-12333

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 80-year-old Black male that occurred in a vehicle.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Avelio Falana.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP AVELIO FALANA ( August 1, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

The decedent was the younger brother of singer/dancer Lola Falana. He himself was known for performing as Johnny Mathis.