The official cause of death for Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator who died while handling the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll during a tour in Pennsylvania earlier this year, has been revealed.

Adams Count coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed in a Thursday statement that Rivera in July died as a result of cardiac issues and his death was ruled natural, according to several outlets .

“Mr. Rivera had a known history of cardiac issues, which were consistent with the findings,” Dutrow said.

He added that the Annabelle doll, which has inspired several titles in “The Conjuring” film franchise, was not in the hotel room when Rivera died at age 54.

The New England Society for Psychic Research announced Rivera’s death July 14, days after Rivera and another member of his team were seen ha

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