(L.A.) Michael Ware, 57, Died at a Recuperative Care Center

Case Number: 2026-06042

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old Black male that occurred at a recuperative care center in Long Beach.

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

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take six to nine months.

RIP MICHAEL WARE ( April 12, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 9:53 a.m.

Place of death was the Community Care Campus at 1720 Termino Avenue, Long Beach, California, 90804.

Recuperative care is for individuals who are exiting the hospital and need a supportive and safe environment to rest and recover.