(L.A.) Joseph Smilgis, 81, Ended His Life

Case Number: 2024-04590

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 81-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joseph Smilgis.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

RIP JOSEPH SMILGIS (November 2, 1942 – March 16, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.