Dan Rivera dead: Paranormal expert dies on tour with 'possessed' Annabelle doll

Paranormal expert Dan Rivera has died aged 54 while travelling with the original Annabelle doll. The investigator had been hosting a US tour with the doll that inspired the character in horror film The Conjuring.

He died suddenly following a stop at the New England Society of Psychic Research. Lead investigator at the society, Chris Gilloren shared the sad news on the group's Facebook page.

Chris wrote: "It’s with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera." He added: "We are heartbroken and still processing this loss."

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In his statement, Chris went on to speak of Rivera's legacy. "Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him.

"Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time." Rivera's cause of death is yet to be shared publicly. The Adams County Coroner listed it as "pending," according to records viewed by USA Today.

According to Adams County dispatch scanner archives, authorities were called to a Gettysburg hotel on July 13.

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