(L.A.) Bruce Clago, 72, Died in a Nursing Home

Case Number: 2022-05986

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 72-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a nursing home.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Bruce Clago.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Other Significant Conditions: Anticoagulation, Hemorrhage From Finger Injury

RIP BRUCE CLAGO (April 21, 1950 – June 1, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 11:59 a.m.

Incident Location: Brookdale Gardens
18700 Burbank Boulevard, Tarzana, 91356

This death is classified as “Accident” instead of “Natural” (cardiomyopathy) presumably because of the finger injury. It’s likely the decedent was on anti-coagulation / blood-thinning medication, which contributed to the excessive bleeding.