(L.A.) Barbara Knipe, 79, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2022-13216

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Barbara Knipe.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Heart Disease

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Alcohol Effects; Ketosis

RIP BARBARA KNIPE (October 8, 1943 – December 19, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Chronic heavy drinking is known to raise blood pressure, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease. Over time, excessive alcohol intake can cause the heart muscle to weaken (cardiomyopathy) and contribute to arrhythmias, increasing the risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular issues.

Alcohol consumption can lead to a state of ketosis known as alcoholic ketoacidosis. This condition arises when the body metabolizes fat for energy due to insufficient carbohydrate intake and impaired insulin function, often seen in chronic alcoholics.