(L.A.) Danushka Tillakaratne, 44, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-10481

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 44-year-old male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Danushka Tillakaratne and listed his race/ethnicity as Middle Eastern or North African [sic].

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Empyema

Cause of Death B: Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Ethanol Use

RIP DANUSHKA TILLAKARATNE ( July 2, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

The decedent’s name appears to be Sri Lankan, which is South Asian.