(L.A.) Ronald Matthews, 79, Committed Suicide

Case Number: 2023-04907

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 79-year-old male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Ronald Matthews.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Gunshot Wound of Head

Other Significant Conditions: Medical History of Laennec’s Cirrhosis, Congestive Heart Failure and Cerebrovascular Accident

RIP RONALD MATTHEWS (April 9, 1944 – May 3, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was on Wednesday at 9:11 a.m.

Cerebrovascular accident is the medical term for a stroke.

Laënnec cirrhosis is primarily caused by excessive and chronic alcohol consumption.