(L.A.) Darlene King, 67, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-08567

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Darlene King.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Cocaine Effects

Other Significant Condition: Congestive Heart Failure

RIP DARLENE KING (August 27, 1955 – July 10, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:11 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 25, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.