(L.A.) Lonnie Gradney, 51, Died on a Walkway

Case Number: 2026-08443

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred on a walkway.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Lonnie Gradney.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take five to eight months.

RIP LONNIE GRADNEY ( May 27, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.