(L.A.) Kirk Johnson, 59, Died From Cocaine Use

Case Number: 2024-00914

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black male.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Kirk Johnson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Recent Cocaine Use, Neck Cellulitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP KIRK JOHNSON (September 5, 1964 – January 14, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:39 a.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 13, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the coke.

This is considered an accidental drug overdose.