(L.A.) Charles Blaine, 61, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2023-09281

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 61-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Charles Blaine.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Temazepam, Cyclobenzaprine and Ethanol Toxicity

RIP CHARLES BLAINE (August 29, 1961 – July 21, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 2:24 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on November 10, presumably after the results of tox screening came back.

Temazepam (sold under the brand names Restoril among others) is a medication of the benzodiazepine class which is generally used to treat severe or debilitating insomnia.

Cyclobenzaprine, sold under the brand name Flexeril among others, is a muscle relaxer used for muscle spasms from musculoskeletal conditions of sudden onset.

Cyclobenzaprine is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries to your muscles.