(L.A.) Keith Zirkle, 70, Died From Natural Causes

Case Number: 2024-13568

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 70-year-old White/Caucasian male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Keith Zirkle.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Cardiogenic Shock

Cause of Death B: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Cause of Death C: Coronary Artery Disease

Other Significant Condition: Severe Aortic Stenosis

RIP KEITH ZIRKLE (September 29, 1953 – February 15, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 9:42 p.m.

Cardiogenic shock is a condition where the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and organ dysfunction. This condition often results from severe impairment of the heart’s pumping ability, commonly due to myocardial infarction (heart attack), cardiomyopathy, or mechanical issues like valve problems.