(L.A.) Paul Gafarian, 74, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-13817

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Paul Gafarian.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl

RIP PAUL FRANCIS GAFARIAN ( August 30, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on October 22, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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