(L.A.) Barry Nadler, 59, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-05534

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Barry Nadler.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methorphan Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes

RIP BARRY NADLER (May 28, 1963 – May 15, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 7:12 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 30, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug. This is considered an accidental overdose.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that is available over-the-counter and acts directly on the cough center in the brain.