Don’t blame Annabelle for Dan Rivera ’s death.

The paranormal expert, who was found dead in a Pennsylvania hotel room in July while on a tour with the notorious doll, succumbed to cardiac-related causes, according to a statement from the Adams County Coroner obtained by E! News Sept. 4.

And while some have theorized that the supposedly haunted figurine may have played a part in Rivera’s untimely passing, the coroner’s office confirmed that the doll—known to have inspired the Conjuring film series—was nowhere near the 54-year-old’s body at the time of the tragedy.

“Mr. Rivera had a known history of cardiac issues, which were consistent with the findings,” the coroner, Francis Dutrow , said in the statement. “It is also confirmed that Annabelle was not present in the room at the

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