(L.A.) Diana Perez, 67, Died From Meth

Case Number: 2023-00322

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 67-year-old female of Latin American ethnicity that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Diana Perez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Sequelae of Liver Cirrhosis

Cause of Death B: History of Chronic Alcohol Use and Hepatitis C

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP DIANA PEREZ (December 13, 1955 – January 8, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 3:37 p.m.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.

Meth liver cirrhosis is a serious liver disease that can occur due to the use of methamphetamine. It is most common in patients with pre-existing liver diseases, obese patients, and those who drink alcohol regularly.