(L.A.) Nicholas Niko, 53, Died From Drug Abuse

Case Number: 2025-00694

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 53-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Nicholas Niko.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Carfentanil, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Morbid Obesity, Cellulitis Left Buttock, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Chronic Tobacco Use

RIP NICHOLAS NIKO (April 2, 1971 – January 11, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:03 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on March 19, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab. This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.