Austin Beutner's Daughter Dies at 22 as Cause Remains Under Investigation

Overview

• Emily Beutner, 22, died at a Los Angeles hospital on Jan. 6, according to the county medical examiner.
• The medical examiner listed the cause of death as deferred pending further investigation.
• Austin Beutner called the death an "unimaginable loss" and asked for privacy and prayers in a statement.
• Beutner’s campaign has continued posting on social media, and spokesperson Jeff Millman declined to discuss any impact on the candidacy.
• Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass issued a public statement offering condolences to the Beutner family.