(L.A.) Garrett Newman, 71, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-04516

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

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Garrett Newman.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Sudden Cardiac Death

Cause of Death B: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: History of Prostate Cancer

RIP GARRETT NEWMAN ( February 18, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.