(L.A.) Mark Wedret, 76, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-18350

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 76-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Mark Wedret. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Cause of Death B: Septic Shock

Cause of Death C: Probable Aspiration Pneumonia

Cause of Death D: Effects of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Atrial Fibrillation

RIP MARK JOEL WEDRET (March 28, 1949 – November 22, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.