(L.A.) Willie McLaurin, 65, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2023-17538

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 65-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Willie McLaurin III.

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

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Atherosclerotic and Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

RIP WILLIE O. MCLAURIN (January 27, 1958 – December 12, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 4:44 p.m.

The Department of Medical Examiner publicly disclosed the CoD ruling on March 19, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back negative for substances.