(L.A.) Mark Smith, 65, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-02562

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Mark Smith.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Cocaine

Other Significant Conditions: Atherosclerotic Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus

RIP MARK SMITH (June 15, 1957 – March 6, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 1:47 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was made public on October 20, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Mark Smith” in public records.