(L.A.) Jennette Spears, 71, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-04167

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old Black female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Jennette Spears.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Hypoxic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: Effects of Trazedone [sic]

Other Significant Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Medical History of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

RIP JENNETTE SPEARS (October 19, 1951 – April 19, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday at 1:11 p.m.

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