(L.A.) Nelson Melara, 71, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-02477

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Nelson Melara.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP NELSON MELARA ( February 1, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.