Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, known for leading a national tour featuring the infamous Annabelle doll, has died suddenly at the age of 54, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR).
Rivera, who had become a prominent figure in the world of the occult and unexplained phenomena, passed away Sunday in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room.
Sudden Death on the Devils on the Run Tour
Rivera had just hosted a sold-out show on the Devils on the Run Tour, showcasing the Annabelle doll, when he was found unresponsive.
Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill told Today that Rivera’s death was not suspicious, and Annabelle was not in the hotel room at the time. An official cause of death is pending and may take up to 90 days for results.
“His death was nothing suspicious,” Pennewill said. “The coroner’s office and the state police were called to the scene on Sunday night.”
Rivera was a U.S. Army veteran and NESPR’s lead investigator.
His passion for the paranormal made him a beloved figure in supernatural circles. He had thousands of social media followers and credits on programs such as Most Haunted Places and 28 Days Haunted on Netflix.
The Legacy of the Annabelle Doll
The Annabelle doll is believed by many to be possessed by a demonic entity.
