(L.A.) Heather Hirst, 53, Died in a Trailer

Case Number: 2026-09223

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred in a trailer.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Heather Hirst.

Born in San Bernardino County, California. Mother’s maiden name is Burnham.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Acute Fentanyl Toxicity

Other Significant Conditions: Recent Bilateral Lower-Extremity Infection/Gangrene, Severe Cachexia/Malnutrition, Recent Methamphetamine Use

RIP HEATHER R HIRST (June 19, 1972 – June 10, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.