(L.A.) James Chae, 39, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-08135

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as James Chae.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive-Type Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Severe Cardiomegaly

RIP JAMES CHAE (1986 – May 20, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.