(L.A.) Daniel Essen, 64, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-03986

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Daniel Essen. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Johnson.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Hypothyroidism; Down Syndrome; Atrial Fibrillation; Dysphagia; Acute Respiratory Failure

RIP DANIEL ESSEN (May 26, 1959 – December 2, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 9:19 p.m.

The decedent appears to be the oldest person with Down syndrome in our records.