(L.A.) Richard Benton, 77, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-04087

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 77-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Richard Benton.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt-Force Head Trauma

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

RIP RICHARD BENTON ( March 8, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday.