(L.A.) Erik Gronich, 57, Died From Drug Abuse

Case Number: 2024-11711

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 57-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Erik Gronich.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Cocaine and Methamphetamine

Other Significant Conditions: Hypertensive Heart Disease; Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

RIP ERIK GRONICH (March 17, 1967 – July 23, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 3:01 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on December 10, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back from the lab.

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