(L.A.) Richard Hammer, 70, Died in an Assisted Living Facility

Case Number: 2025-15746

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 70-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in an assisted living facility.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Toxicity

Other Significant Conditions: History of Hypertension and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RIP RICHARD HAMMER (September 1955 – October 5, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

There were two men named Richard Hammer who were born in California in September 1955.