‘Ghost Hunters’ Star Speaks Out as Police Call Dan Rivera’s Death ‘Natural’ originally appeared on Parade. Dan Rivera’s sudden death sparked a wave of speculation—and now one of the biggest names in paranormal investigation is speaking out.

After paranormal investigator Dan Rivera was found dead amid a national tour with the Annabelle doll, a known inspiration for The Conjuring films, the coroner addressed its role in his death.

A Pennsylvania coroner is revealing new details surrounding the sudden death of Dan Rivera, a noted paranormal investigator who was on tour with the Raggedy Ann doll known as Annabelle, made famous by “The Conjuring” horror film franchise,