(L.A.) Richard Zapata, 61, Died on New Year’s Eve

Case Number: 2025-20436

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 61-year-old male that occurred at a place of business.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Richard Zapata listed his race/ethnicity as White/Caucasian + Latino.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Myocardial Infarction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes Mellitus

RIP RICHARD ZAPATA (1964 – December 31, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.