(L.A.) William Norman, 51, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-02935

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 51-year-old Latino male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as William Norman.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Chronic Ethanol Abuse and Laennec’s Cirrhosis

RIP WILLIAM NORMAN (October 20, 1972 – February 17, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 6:08 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on in early September, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive from the lab.

This is considered an accidental, i.e., unintentional, drug overdose.

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