Overview
- Rivera collapsed in his Gettysburg hotel room on Sunday night during the final show of his sellout Devils on the Run tour featuring the genuine Annabelle doll.
- First responders performed CPR at the scene but were unable to revive the 54-year-old investigator.
- The New England Society for Psychic Research confirmed his death and said investigators have not yet determined an official cause.
- Rivera had built a sizable social media following and ghost-hunting credibility by showcasing the haunted artifact that inspired the Annabelle horror franchise.
- Paranormal researchers and fans have expressed shock at the loss, and Rivera’s tour organizers have yet to announce its continuation.