A cause of death for Dan Rivera, the paranormal investigator who died in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hotel room while on tour with the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll , has been determined.

Rivera, 54, died July 13, 2025 of natural causes as a result of heart issues, according to a press release from the Adams County Coroner’s Office obtained by TODAY.com.

“Mr. Rivera had a known history of cardiac issues, which were consistent with the findings,” said Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow in a statement.

The Annabelle Raggedy Ann doll sits in a case in the Warren's Occult Museum. Hartford Courant / TNS

Dutrow also confirmed the Annabelle doll, which is rumored to be possessed by evil spirits , "was not present in the room" at the time of Rivera's passing.

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