(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.