(L.A.) Dean Tuggle, 37, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-12480

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Dean Tuggle. Born in Santa Clara County. Mother’s maiden name is Choi.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Complications of Laennec’s Cirrhosis

RIP DEAN JEEHOON TUGGLE (February 14, 1986 – September 16, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 2:39 p.m.

The decedent had apparently been given the Korean name Ji-hoon (지훈) at birth.

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