(L.A.) Bernard Ptacek, 63, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-05980

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 63-year-old White/Caucasian male.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Bernard Ptacek. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Cardiac Tamponade

Cause of Death B: Arteriosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

RIP BERNARD T PTACEK (January 20, 1963 – April 10, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at a hospital.