(L.A.) Philip Hamilton, 37, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-13512

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 37-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Philip Hamilton.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Ethanol and Fentanyl

Other Significant Condition: Hypertension

RIP PHILIP HAMILTON (December 26, 1986 – August 26, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 3:38 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in October, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, overdose.