(L.A.) Jermaine Robinson, 48, Died of a Heart Attack

Case Number: 2024-13358

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 48-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jermaine Robinson.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death A: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Cause of Death B: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus; Down Syndrome; Congenital Heart Disease, History of Mitral Valve Prolapse; Ileus

RIP JERMAINE ROBINSON (July 15, 1976 – August 22, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 9:07 p.m.

Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition where one of the valves in the hear doesn’t close properly. People with Down syndrome are more likely to have heart issues, including MVP, than those without the syndrome. This is because Down syndrome can affect how the heart develops.

Ileus is a condition where the intestines stop working properly. Normally, the intestines move food and waste through the body using wave-like muscle contractions. But with ileus, these movements stop. This can happen after surgery on the belly or because of certain medications. It’s different from a blockage because there’s nothing physically stopping things from moving through the intestines – they just aren’t moving like they should.