(L.A.) Lee Peoples, 85, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-17529

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 85-year-old Black female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Lee Peoples.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

RIP LEE PEOPLES (April 4, 1940 – October 29, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.