Dan Rivera, a seasoned paranormal investigator, has died suddenly while on tour with the infamous Annabelle doll from “The Conjuring” horror film franchise. The 54-year-old coroner’s office in Pennsylvania confirmed that Rivera was not present in his hotel room when he passed away earlier this week.
Initial reports had sparked speculation about a possible connection between Rivera and the Annabelle doll, but authorities have since revealed that the doll was not at the scene of death. An active investigation is ongoing, with autopsy results expected to be released within eight to ten weeks.
Rivera’s colleagues at the Warren Occult Museum in Connecticut described him as “deeply compassionate” and “diligent” in his work, often transporting and safeguarding the Annabelle doll during public appearances. He was also a respected veteran of the US Army and worked closely with Lorraine Warren, who had famously declared the real-life Annabelle doll to be demonically possessed in 1968.
The coroner’s office has stated that “nothing unusual or suspicious” was observed at the scene of death, leaving many in the paranormal community wondering about the cause of Rivera’s sudden passing.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/17/entertainment/annabelle-doll-not-present-dan-rivera