(L.A.) Paula Smith, 55, Died at a Residence
Case Number: 2023-16940
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 55-year-old Black female that occurred at her residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Paula Smith.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease
Other Significant Conditions: Multiple Drug Toxicity, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma
RIP PAULA SMITH (February 25, 1968 – November 21, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m.
The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 30, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs.
This is considered an accidental overdose.