(L.A.) Larry Jackson, 71, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2024-03887

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 71-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Effects of Cocaine Use

RIP LARRY JACKSON (October 9, 1952 – December 12, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.

Posted as John Doe #79 with no date of birth on March 5. Identified by name and with date of birth on March 27.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on April 12, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the coke. This is considered an accidental drug overdose.