(L.A.) Donald Brostoff, 75, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-00246

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 75-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Donald M. Brostoff. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Hettleman.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Sequelae of Quadriplegia

Cause of Death B: Blunt-Force Trauma

RIP DONALD MARTIN BROSTOFF (March 8, 1947 – January 2, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 6:17 a.m.

Quadriplegia is paralysis affecting all four limbs due to spinal cord injury. It impairs respiratory function, mobility, and autonomic regulation.