(L.A.) Richard Berry, 59, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-05127

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Richard Berry.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Congestive Heart Failure

Cause of Death B: Hypertensive Heart Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Asthma; History of Chest Wall Septic Arthritis

RIP RICHARD BERRY (November 16, 1963 – May 6, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:14 p.m.

Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint is an unusual infection. Because it is associated with serious complications such as chest wall abscess, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are required.