Dan Rivera, who served as a producer for a number of shows, including Netflix‘s 28 Days Haunted, passed away while touring with the supposedly haunted Annabelle doll, which was featured in The Conjuring universe. Allegedly possessed by a demonic spirit, Annabelle was investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren. Though the real Annabelle is a Raggedy Ann doll, its sinister legend endures.
Annabelle was recently even displayed during a nationwide paranormal tour. Dan was touring with the Annabelle doll in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and was a senior lead investigator with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), an organization founded by Ed and Lorraine Warren in 1952. He joined NESPR in 2011 and was mentored by Lorraine before her passing in 2019. Rivera played a pivotal role in maintaining the Warrens’ legacy.
Recent reports revealed that the 54-year-old paranormal investigator tragically passed away.
According to Decider, Dan was on his Devils on the Run tour with the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll when emergency services were called to his hotel during a stop in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as reported by the Evening Sun. Despite efforts to revive him, Dan was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact cause of his passing remains unclear and is under investigation.
NESPR posted a statement about Dan’s death. “Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him,” the post read.
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Dan was touring with the Annabelle doll on the Devils on the Run tour, sharing chilling stories and educating people about paranormal events connected to the Warrens. The tour combined live shows and interactive experiences to draw fans’ interest in the spooky history of one of the world’s most famous haunted dolls.
Dan was the one who addressed viral speculation about Annabelle’s disappearance in New Orleans, confirming via video that the doll remained safely in her glass case at the Warren Occult Museum. Museum officials echoed this, stating the doll was never lost or stolen but just securely transported for tour events. While the drama made for compelling Internet chatter, Annabelle never actually went missing.
However, Dan’s sudden death during the tour has shocked the paranormal community and fans alike. Dan’s work helped keep the Warrens’ legacy alive as he blended education and entertainment. His dedication showed how much passion and care go into exploring and sharing the mysteries behind haunted artifacts like Annabelle, despite their reputation.
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A Fresh Debate Rises Over Annabelle’s Curse
Netflix star Dan’s death has stirred fresh debate among paranormal believers, with some pointing to it as eerie timing rather than a coincidence. While skeptics might dismiss any connection, others see it as another chapter in Annabelle’s unsettling story. The incident has sparked renewed interest in the risks tied to handling allegedly cursed objects.
28 Days Haunted season 1 is available to stream on Netflix.
Sources: Decider, Evening Sun