(L.A.) Richard Rood, 79, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-03732

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

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

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Multiple Organ Failure

Cause of Death B: Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, Intestinal Obstruction, Chronic Kidney Disease, Bladder Cancer

RIP RICHARD ROOD (January 8, 1944 – April 6, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 5:04 p.m.