(L.A.) Richard McKee, 61, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-14274

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 61-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Richard McKee.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Recent Covid-19 Infection, Asthma, Morbid Obesity

RIP RICHARD MCKEE ( September 8, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

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