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Kjell Rasten

Case from Beverly-hills, CA dated Feb 18, 2019

Victim Details

Kjell Rasten

Male

White / Caucasian

Beverly-hills

CA

2019-02-18

78

Kjell

Rasten

07/11/2026

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Kjell Rasten, the husband of singer and actress Charo, tragically passed away on February 18, 2019, at the age of 78 in Beverly Hills, California. His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office. Rasten had been suffering from a rare and debilitating skin condition known as bullous pemphigoid, which causes large, fluid-filled blisters. This condition, coupled with the side effects of the numerous medications he was taking, led to severe depression. According to Charo, Ra ...
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  • Husband Of Singer Charo Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
  • Charo confirms that husband Kjell Rasten killed himself
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    It's difficult to imagine the depth of pain Charo must be feeling right now. I stumbled upon some in... ...Read More
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