(L.A.) Rick Kott, 43, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2025-20437

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 43-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Rick Kott.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Effects

RIP RICK KOTT ( December 31, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

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