(L.A.) Charlie Thompson, 67, Died from an OD

Case Number: 2023-09828

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old Black male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Charlie Thompson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

Other Significant Condition: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP CHARLIE THOMPSON (July 10, 1956 – August 1, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 1:07 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 13, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug. This was an accidental overdose.