(L.A.) Michael Payne, 79, Died at a Hotel

Case Number: 2025-18632

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at a hotel.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Michael Payne.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Probable Drowning

Cause of Death B: Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP MICHAEL PAYNE ( November 27, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday.

Note that there are multiple decedents named “Michael Payne” in public records.