(L.A.) Roy Richie Jr., 68, Died in Gardena

Case Number: 2025-13452

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 68-year-old Black male that occurred at Memorial Hospital of Gardena.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Roy Richie Jr.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Miles.

Manner of Death: Homicide

Cause of Death A: Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Cause of Death B: Prolonged Immobility and Debilitation

Cause of Death C: Complications of Thermal Burns

Other Significant Condition: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

RIP ROY RICHIE JR. (October 10, 1956 – August 20, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.

Local government authorities had the decedent’s body cremated on October 13.