(L.A.) Mertice Boyd, 85, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-00624

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

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Mertice Boyd.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Hypertension

Other Significant Condition: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP MERTICE BOYD (January 1, 1938 – January 16, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 1:34 a.m.