(L.A.) William Spires, 76, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2025-19944

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 76-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office identified the man as William Spires.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Effects of Methamphetamine

RIP WILLIAM SPIRES (May 30, 1949 – December 23, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday.

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