(L.A.) Corey Hunter, 44, Died in a State Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03585

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 44-year-old Black male that occurred in a state hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Corey Hunter.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Sudden Unexpected Death Associated with Epilepsy

Other Significant Conditions: Perineal Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Chronic Asthma; Kidney Sclerosis

RIP COREY HUNTER (October 17, 1978 – April 2, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 9:35 p.m.

Perianal hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic recurrent inflammatory disease of apocrine glands, adjacent anal canal skin, and soft tissues.