(L.A.) Rita Watson, 59, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-09782

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Rita Watson.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Ischemic Heart Disease

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Medical History of Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma

RIP RITA WATSON (March 16, 1964 – July 18, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 11:19 a.m.