(L.A.) Jose Cortez, 50, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-17256

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 50-year-old Latino male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jose Cortez.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP JOSE CORTEZ ( November 4, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Jose Cortez” in public records.