(L.A.) Eric Smith, 66, Died on New Year’s Day

Case Number: 2025-00027

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 66-year-old White/Caucasian male.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Eric Smith.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Alcohol Use

RIP ERIC SMITH (September 20, 1958 – January 1, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 2:34 p.m.

According to the government investigator, the decedent was found lifeless in bushes.