(L.A.) James Burleson, 77, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-03021

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 77-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Burleson.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP JAMES BURLESON ( February 19, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.