(L.A.) Dean Cushman, 90, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2025-17011
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 90-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Dean Cushman.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Thermal Injuries and Inhalation of Products of Combustion
Other Significant Condition: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
RIP DEAN CUSHMAN ( October 30, 2025)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday morning.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on November 28.
LAFD BULLETIN
Valley Village Structure Fire
10-30-2025 10:46am 11915 W Kling Street
KNOCKDOWN: 44 firefighters conducted an offensive operation, locating and extinguishing fire in one unit on the 1st floor of a two-story garden style apartment building. While conducting their primary search, firefighters located a person in the unit. Unfortunately, the patient was beyond medical help and determined dead on scene. LAPD Inc# 1781.
Crews prevented the fire from extending to any exposed units, allowing the re-housing of all other residents. Per protocol, LAFD Arson investigators are responding for fire cause determination.
INC#0648; FS60; Battalion 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; Dispatched Units AC4 AC40 AR1 AR100 AR30 AR38 BC14 BC5 CA210 CA41 E102 E260 E278 E289 E60 E86 E89 EM14 PH1 RA60 RA78 RA86 T60 T78 T89; Dispatch Channel 8; TAC 17
Map views only approximate location and do not indicate the precise spot where the incident happened.