(L.A.) David Guardado, 69, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-05030

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 69-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as David Guardado.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Laennec’s Cirrhosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

RIP DAVID GUARDADO ( February 25, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

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