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'Ghost Hunters' Star Talks Annabelle Rumors Over Dan Rivera Cause of Death
'Ghost Hunters' Star Talks Annabelle Rumors Over Dan Rivera Cause of Death

Newsweek

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Newsweek

'Ghost Hunters' Star Talks Annabelle Rumors Over Dan Rivera Cause of Death

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ghost Hunters star Jason Hawes addressed a rumor that Dan Rivera's death was tied to Annabelle—a doll that inspired the 2013 film The Conjuring and is said to be possessed by evil spirits. Newsweek reached out to Hawes' representative via email for comment on Friday. The Context Rivera died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 54 in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hotel room, the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) said. The paranormal investigator's death came just one day after he hosted a viewing of the Annabelle doll during NESPR's sold out "Devils on the Run Tour." According to the Pennsylvania State Police report, "nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene." Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill added in a statement to Today that Rivera's death "was nothing suspicious" and said that an autopsy, which will likely be available in 60 to 90 days, is "pending." Jason Hawes (left) and Steve Gonsalves from the TV series "Ghost Hunters" are seen at Seminole Casino Hollywood on October 6, 2012, in Hollywood, Florida. Jason Hawes (left) and Steve Gonsalves from the TV series "Ghost Hunters" are seen at Seminole Casino Hollywood on October 6, 2012, in Hollywood, Florida. Vallery Jean/WireImage What To Know In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, Hawes wrote that "the World lost a good man," adding that Rivera "was an Army veteran, a father of four, a husband, and someone who truly cared about people." He continued: "What's even harder to see right now are the posts blaming his death on things like the Annabelle doll and attacking places like Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours and other locations for having events. That needs to stop. His family shouldn't have to read that kind of nonsense while they're grieving. Some people are using his passing to push an agenda for profit, and it's just disgusting. Dan was a family man, a respected paranormal investigator, and he left this world way too soon." Hawes concluded his message: "Let's focus on remembering Dan for who he was, not turning his death into some made up bullshit story to get clicks or attention. Honor the man. Forget the garbage." Dan Rivera is pictured in an Instagram photo from 2023. Dan Rivera is pictured in an Instagram photo from 2023. Dan Rivera/Instagram Annabelle was gifted to a nursing student in 1968, but she and her roommate soon "noticed strange occurrences with the doll," NESPR's website states. "They were introduced to a medium who told them the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a young girl named Annabelle. The two roommates tried to accept the doll's spirit and please it only to have it reciprocate maliciousness and violent intent." NESPR's founders, Ed and Lorraine Warren, "pronounced the doll demonically possessed" and "removed the doll from the house and encased it in a glass box to contain the evil spirited entity." Normally, Annabelle is kept at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, but it has been on tour. What People Are Saying The NESPR wrote in a statement posted to Facebook on Monday: "It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera. We are heartbroken and still processing this loss. 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." Ghost Adventures star Zak Bagans said in a statement to Us Weekly on Wednesday: "My thoughts and prayers go out to [Rivera's] family and friends. I can only speak to my experiences with Annabelle. I did have the opportunity to investigate Annabelle when the owner brought her to my museum in 2017. I got very affected by her and it kind of caused me to touch the doll. The owner didn't like that too much. It was a demonic infestation and severely affected me, and I was literally in the hospital the next day. It was a two-month-long attachment and one of the worst experiences of my life." What Happens Next? The newest film in The Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring: Last Rites, will be released in theaters in September.

Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies During Annabelle Haunted Doll Tour
Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies During Annabelle Haunted Doll Tour

Screen Geek

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Screen Geek

Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies During Annabelle Haunted Doll Tour

The allegedly haunted doll known as 'Annabelle,' that horror fans may recognize from The Conjuring and its follow-ups, was the focus of a ' Devils on the Run Tour ' when the paranormal investigator hosting the tour suddenly died. Dan Rivera, who was only 54-years-old, passed away unexpectedly during the tour. As reported by the NY Post, the US Army Veteran was hosting the tour in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at the time of his death. Firefighters and medics were dispatched to his hotel, and while CPR was performed on Rivera, attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Dan Rivera is said to have been the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research. Additionally, the exact cause of his unexpected death has yet to be confirmed. Fans may have recognized Rivera for being involved with the Travel Channel's Most Haunted Place as a paranormal investigator. He was also a producer for other similar shows including the Netflix series 28 Days Haunted . The New England Society for Psychic Research, aka NESPR, reported that Rivera was one of several members from the organization giving tours surrounding the doll known as Annabelle. The outlet adds that Rivera's 'death came after he finished a three-day sellout stop in Gettysburg from Friday through Sunday.' The tour was hosted by the ' Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours ' at the Soldiers National Orphanage. Prior to its popularity in The Conjuring , which featured a fictionalized version of the doll, Annabelle was a Raggedy Ann doll investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren in the 1970s. In fact, the Warrens founded the NESPR organization as far back as 1952. The doll was eventually placed in the Warrens' occult museum, and it has since been under the ownership of their daughter Judy and son-in-law, Tony Spera, who have toured the doll with their museum in recent years. Dan Rivera is survived by his wife Sarah and four children. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any potential updates regarding the situation as we have them.

Who was Dan Rivera? Paranormal investigator dies after 'Annabelle' doll tour — His final night sparks chilling speculation
Who was Dan Rivera? Paranormal investigator dies after 'Annabelle' doll tour — His final night sparks chilling speculation

Time of India

time4 days ago

  • Time of India

Who was Dan Rivera? Paranormal investigator dies after 'Annabelle' doll tour — His final night sparks chilling speculation

Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator and lead figure at the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died suddenly during a paranormal tour in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Rivera, 54, was leading the 'Devils on the Run' tour, which included the controversial 'Annabelle' doll—an artifact tied to numerous eerie legends and made famous by the Conjuring film series. News of Rivera's death was confirmed by NESPR, the organization he represented. According to reports from Adams County emergency services, Rivera collapsed at his hotel on Sunday night. Medical personnel responded and performed CPR at the scene. However, his exact cause of death has not yet been officially released, as noted by the Evening Sun. A tour with a haunting centerpiece The 'Devils on the Run' tour was hosted by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg and included the infamous Raggedy Ann doll, known publicly as 'Annabelle'. The doll was displayed outside of its usual sealed case during the event. Ghostly Images issued a statement expressing their condolences and appreciation: 'Ghostly Images of Gettysburg was honoured to host the nationally renowned 'Devils on the Run' tour… The team experienced a profound loss with the unexpected passing of Dan Rivera, NESPR's lead investigator.' Annabelle's paranormal history The Annabelle doll is said to have been involved in a series of unexplained events during the 1970s. According to NESPR records, it was originally gifted to a student nurse. After experiencing unsettling incidents, she and her roommate believed the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a child named Annabelle. Ed and Lorraine Warren, famed paranormal investigators and NESPR founders, removed the doll and placed it in a sealed glass case at the Warren Occult Museum. Online rumors and Rivera's clarification In May, social media users speculated that Annabelle had been removed from her sealed case at the museum. These rumors were dismissed by Rivera himself, who confirmed that the doll remained secured behind glass. Dan Rivera's sudden death during one of his most high-profile tours has left a lasting impact on the paranormal community, bringing renewed attention to both his work and the legends he helped explore.

BREAKING NEWS Ghost hunter dies suddenly during sinister haunted dolls tour
BREAKING NEWS Ghost hunter dies suddenly during sinister haunted dolls tour

Daily Mail​

time5 days ago

  • Daily Mail​

BREAKING NEWS Ghost hunter dies suddenly during sinister haunted dolls tour

A seasoned paranormal investigator died suddenly while on a spooky haunted doll tour in one of America's most notoriously haunted towns. Dan Rivera, 54, was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, over the weekend for his 'Devils on the Run' tour - a chilling cross-country event featuring the infamous Annabelle doll, said to be possessed by a demonic spirit. Rivera, a lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), was found unresponsive at his hotel Sunday night. Emergency dispatch logs from Adams County show a CPR-in-progress call for a man matching Rivera's age. His death was later confirmed by NESPR, though his official cause of death has not been released. The paranormal community has been left reeling by the unexpected loss. Rivera was widely respected for his ghost-hunting expertise and had gained a devoted following online for his work reviving the legends surrounding Annabelle and other cursed relics. He was mid-tour at the time of his death, making a sold-out weekend stop in Gettysburg - a historic Civil War battlefield town long rumored to be crawling with restless spirits. The event, held at the famously eerie Soldiers National Orphanage and hosted by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours, was packed all three nights.

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