(L.A.) Larry Benson, 66, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-02512

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 66-year-old Black male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Larry Benson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Cocaine Effects

RIP LARRY BENSON (November 28, 1958 – February 6, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on April 29, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.