(L.A.) Kauana Simms, 47, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-18988

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 47-year-old Black female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Kauana Simms. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Sequelae of Brainstem Stroke

Cause of Death B: Cocaine Effects, Clinical

Other Significant Condition: History of Hypertension

RIP KAUANA SHANAE SIMMS (January 9, 1978 – December 5, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

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