(L.A.) James Walthers, 65, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-03532

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as James Walthers.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Ethanol

RIP JAMES WALTHERS (November 29, 1959 – February 23, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 12:40 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in early May, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.