(L.A.) Sanford Cohen, 77, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-01256

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 77-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Sanford Cohen.

Manner of Death : Accident

Cause of Death : Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions : Blunt-Force Trauma and Diabetes Mellitus Unknown Type

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes Mellitus Unknown Type

RIP SANFORD COHEN ( January 20, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

On February 14, the Department of Medical Examiner changed their originl determination that this was an accident.