(L.A.) Richard Libott, 74, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2023-00881

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 74-year-old Caucasian male that occurred at a residence.

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

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive and Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Cocaine and Fentanyl, History of Diabetes Mellitus

RIP RICHARD LIBOTT (March 1, 1948 – January 22, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 1:44 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in late June / early July after tox results came back.

Drug deaths are frequently classified as accidents under the assumption that the users didn’t intend to kill themselves.