(L.A.) Ceola Waddell, 68, Died in a Nursing Home
Case Number: 2025-14983
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred in a nursing home.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ceola Waddell.
Manner of Death: Natural
Cause of Death A: Multiorgan Failure
Cause of Death B: Congestive Heart Failure
Cause of Death C: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease
Other Significant Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation, Diabetes Mellitus, Urinary Tract Infection
RIP CEOLA WADDELL ( September 20, 2025)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.
Description from YouTube Video: Ceola Waddell rebuilt his “luxury” homeless encampment beneath the 110 Freeway in South LA after it was stripped down by city workers. Adorned with zebra-printed drapes and Christmas decorations, Waddell rents out a tent and takes donations to help his homeless community.
The Roll Out Show goes downtown to visit popular homeless man Ceola Waddell Jr. aka Mr. Dice who lives under the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles. Mr. Dice discuss how he became homeless and how he helps other homeless people in the area.