(L.A.) Nettie Short, 90, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-11352

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 90-year-old Black female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Nettie Short.

Manner of Death : Natural

Cause of Death : Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition : Breast Cancer

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Femur Fracture, Severe Protein Calorie Malnutrition, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatitis B Cirrhosis

RIP NETTIE SHORT ( July 9, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

The Department of Medical Examiner changed their initial conclusion that this was a natural death.