(L.A.) Gordon Rael, 60, Died in Beverly Hills

Case Number: 2020-08629

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hotel/motel.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Gordon Rael.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Other Significant Condition: Methamphetamine Toxicity

RIP GORDON RAEL (February 17, 1960 – September 17, 2020)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 12:33 p.m.

The medical examiner listed the decedent as indigent and homeless. He was notably the only son of Raquel Gordon Rael, a high-profile best friend of Doris Day, and daughter of Oscar-winning songwriter Mack Gordon.

Incident Location: Room 233
418 South Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.