(L.A.) Joachim Akpakpezi, 55, Died From Alcoholism

Case Number: 2026-01445

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Joachim Akpakpezi.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Sequelae of Chronic Ethanol Consumption

RIP JOACHIM AKPAKPEZI ( January 23, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

The decedent’s name appears to be Nigerian.