(L.A.) Andrew Friendly, 74, Died in a Garage

Case Number: 2026-00154

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old White/Caucasian male who lifeless body was found in a garage.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Andrew Friendly.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Effects of Mirtazapine and Zolpidem

RIP ANDREW FRIENDLY (November 6, 1951 – January 4, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

The decedent was the son of CBS News president Fred Friendly. He was the first producer for Entertainment Tonight.