(L.A.) Stephen Heard, 39, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2026-01692

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Stephen Heard. Born in L.A. County.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Condition: Diabetes Mellitus

RIP STEPHEN HEARD (June 3, 1986 – January 14, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Wednesday.