(L.A.) Karen Fonte, 64, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-12059

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 64-year-old Black female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Karen Fonte.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Fentanyl and Cocaine

RIP KAREN FONTE ( July 30, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.