(L.A.) Darrell Smith, 62, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2022-12824

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 62-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Darrell Smith.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Hypertensive Heart Disease

Other Significant Condition: Sequelae of Laennec’s Cirrhosis

RIP DARRELL SMITH (November 3, 1960 – December 9, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday at 10:28 a.m.

Laënnec cirrhosis is primarily caused by excessive and chronic alcohol consumption.