(L.A.) Gregory Blake, 53, Died on a Park Bench

Case Number: 2024-00870

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old Black male that occurred on a park bench.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Gregory Blake.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Hypertensive and Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP GREGORY BLAKE (September 24, 1970 – January 13, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:42 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the COD ruling on February 13, presumably after the results of tox screening came back negative for substances.