(L.A.) Edward Cantu, 48, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-02795

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 48-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Edward Cantu. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Combined Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP EDWARD CANTU (September 19, 1977 – February 15, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.