(L.A.) Edward Gammage, 77, Died From Meth

Case Number: 2024-18825

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 77-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Edward Gammage.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Myocardial Ischemia

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP EDWARD GAMMAGE (January 28, 1947 – December 2, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:42 p.m.

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