(L.A.) John Gatpandan, 55, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-03718

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Asian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as John Gatpandan. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

RIP JOHN J GATPANDAN (September 18, 1970 – March 2, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday.

The decedent may have been of Filipino descent.