(L.A.) Henry Bryant, 87, Died From Cocaine Use

Case Number: 2022-10447

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 87-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Henry Bryant.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Cocaine Effects; Hypertension; Diabetes Mellitus

RIP HENRY BRYANT (January 14, 1935 – October 3, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 4:00 a.m.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.