(L.A.) Tonisha Riley, 51, Died at a Private Residence

Case Number: 2025-12461

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Black female that occurred at a private residence.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Tonisha Riley.

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

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Cardiac Dysfunction

Cause of Death B: Hypertrophic Heart Disease

Cause of Death C: Mitral Valve Stenosis

RIP TONISHA S RILEY (October 16, 1973 – August 5, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on September 3.

“Private residence” indicates the place of death was not the decedent’s own home.