(L.A.) Hiroshi Hamai, 97, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-01433

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 97-year-old Japanese male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Hiroshi Hamai.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Effects of Asphyxia

Cause of Death B: Airway Obstruction with Food

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, History of Colon Cancer

RIP HIROSHI HAMAI (November 18, 1925 – February 4, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:57 p.m.