(L.A.) John Ames, 68, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-04192

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as John Ames.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Drug Intoxication

RIP JOHN AMES ( February 25, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.