(L.A.) Danette Michael, 53, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-02069

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Danette Michael.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Non-Specific Cardiomyopathy

Cause of Death B: Obesity

Other Significant Conditions: Recent Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair with Postoperative Orthostatic Intolerance

RIP DANETTE MICHAEL (February 9, 1971 – January 23, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 8:53 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on May 9, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.