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Medical Examiner Attributes Sean Swayze’s Death to Cirrhosis-Related Complications at 63

The official disclosure follows family confirmations in December and closes the loop on his Dec. 15 death in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Los Angeles County records list an acute upper gastrointestinal bleed and severe metabolic acidosis stemming from cirrhosis of the liver as the cause of death.
  • Sean Swayze died on Dec. 15, 2025, in the Los Angeles area at age 63, according to the death certificate and family statements.
  • His son Jesse confirmed the death to TMZ, and cousin Rachel M. Leon shared a remembrance on Instagram describing him as fun and full of life.
  • The death certificate lists his occupation as a Teamster in the entertainment industry, providing rare public biographical detail.
  • He was the younger brother of actor Patrick Swayze, who died in 2009, and he is survived by his brother Don and his children Jesse, Cassie, and Kyle.