‘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.

Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator, was found dead in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room on July 13 while touring with the infamous “Annabelle” doll --said to be one of the most haunted objects in the world.

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.