(L.A.) Ricky Nelson, 60, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2022-10297

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 60-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ricky Nelson.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death A: Anoxic Encephalopathy

Cause of Death B: Ischemic Enteritis

Cause of Death C: Cocaine Effects

Other Significant Conditions: Clinical Pneumothorax; History of Tuberculosis

RIP RICKY NELSON (October 26, 1961 – September 27, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 4:51 a.m.