(L.A.) Loretta Ritchens, 80, Died From Old Age

Case Number: 2024-03252

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 80-year-old Black female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Loretta Ritchens.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP LORETTA RITCHENS (October 30, 1943 – February 22, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.