(L.A.) Paul Goodacre, 69, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-07779

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 69-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Paul Goodacre.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Condition: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP PAUL GOODACRE ( May 14, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.