(L.A.) Wells Hacker, 30, Died From Drugs

Case Number: 2023-12501

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 30-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred in a sober living facility.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Wells Hacker. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Saari.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Combined Effects of Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine

RIP WELLS DASHIELL RHODES HACKER (April 12, 1993 – September 17, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 4:40 p.m.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published in late March, presumably after the results of tox screening had come back positive for the drugs. This is considered an accidental or unintentional overdose.

The decedent was known professionally as the actor Wells Rhodes. Born and raised in Santa Monica, he graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Arts with an emphasis in acting.

He was the son of actor Joseph Hacker and Maurine Louise Saari.