(L.A.) Antonio Medina, 47, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2006-05735
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 47-year-old Hispanic male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Antonio Medina.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death A: Bleeding Esophageal Varices
Cause of Death B: Sequelae of Laennec Cirrhosis
Other Significant Condition: Cocaine Use
RIP ANTONIO MEDINA (August 7, 1958 – July 25, 2006)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 8:13 p.m.
Laënnec cirrhosis is primarily caused by excessive and chronic alcohol consumption.
This death is considered an accidental drug overdose.