(L.A.) James Whelan, 85, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-02033

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 85-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Blunt-Force Head Trauma

Other Significant Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

RIP JAMES WHELAN ( January 30, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.