(L.A.) Darryl Payne, 61, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-05158

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 61-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Darryl Payne.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: History of Diabetes

RIP DARRYL PAYNE ( March 23, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.