(L.A.) Skye Hanke, 46, Died From Substance Abuse

Case Number: 2024-17234

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 46-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office identified the man as Skye Hanke.

Born in Humboldt County, California. Mother’s maiden name is Speakman.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Effects of Cocaine and Oxycodone, Acute and Chronic Alcohol Use, Morbid Obesity, History of Diabetes Mellitus

RIP SKYE OAKE HANKE (September 1, 1978 – November 3, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was made public on January 20, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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