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Los Angeles Coroner Rules Suicide in Death of Peter Falk’s Daughter Jacqueline

County records list suicide by asphyxia as the cause, with the case still open.

Overview

  • Los Angeles County’s medical examiner confirmed Jacqueline Falk was found dead at a residence in the city.
  • The coroner ruled the death a suicide caused by asphyxia from hanging.
  • Officials said the body has been released to relatives as the investigation remains open.
  • Reports conflict on her age at death, with some outlets citing 60 and others 66.
  • Falk, one of two daughters Peter Falk adopted with his first wife, kept a private life as coverage revisits past family disputes that helped spur “Peter Falk’s Law” on relatives’ visitation rights.