Despite baseless rumors, the Annabelle doll was not in the hotel room where Rivera died. Get updates on what happened to the late 54-year-old paranormal investigator here.

Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator and a handler of “Annabelle,” a doll that’s rumored to be possessed by evil spirits, has died. Rivera, 54, died on July 13, 2025 in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room, Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill tells TODAY.com.