(L.A.) Bruce Thorns, 55, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-05739

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Bruce Thorns.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Probable Synthetic Opioid Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: Congestive Heart Failure

RIP BRUCE THORNS (August 30, 1967 – May 18, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 7:44 p.m.