(L.A.) Calvin Atkins, 59, Died in a Hospital

Case Number: 2017-03371

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 59-year-old Black male that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Calvin Atkins.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Hypertensive Heart Disease

Other Significant Conditions: Chronic Renal Failure, History of Cocaine Use

RIP CALVIN ATKINS (January 5, 1958 – April 18, 2017)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 11:05 p.m.

This was classified as an accidental drug overdose.