(L.A.) Fernando Mendoza, 38, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2023-14468
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Fernando Mendoza.
Manner of Death: Natural
Cause of Death: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Other Significant Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease, Obesity, Rhabdomyolysis
RIP FERNANDO MENDOZA (December 6, 1984 – October 22, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:01 p.m.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on February 29.
“Rhabdo” is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly, often due to high intensity exercise over a short period of time.