(L.A.) Patricia Hughes, 55, Died in Her Home

Case Number: 2023-17019

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred at her residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Patricia Hughes.

Manner of Death : Natural

Cause of Death A: Ischemic Heart Disease

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Medical History of Hypertension and Ethanol Abuse

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine, Alprazolam and Ethanol

Other Significant Condition: Hypertension

RIP PATRICIA HUGHES (July 30, 1968 – November 23, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 1:33 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner had initially concluded in January that this was a natural death. By April, the manner of death had been changed to an accident — unintentional drug overdose.