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Anaheim Police Say Disneyland-Area Death Appeared Natural

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Anaheim Police officers discovered a 65-year-old transient dead near Disneyland’s south entrance.
The death occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on October 25, 2026.
Sergeant Eric Anderson said the death appeared natural and no foul play was suspected.
Officers cordoned the sidewalk with yellow tape and a privacy screen while pedestrians were rerouted.
The Orange County Coroner’s Office placed the body on a gurney and loaded it into a minivan.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, after the Los Angeles riots exposed downtown safety gaps, the city council allocated emergency funds for public-space security. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, home to over 2,800 stars and maintained by private owners, has since used barriers and patrols when unexpected deaths occur. The October 25 2026 discovery of a transient near Disneyland’s south entrance prompted the same rapid cordoning.

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Story summary

Anaheim Police officers discovered a 65-year-old transient dead near Disneyland’s south entrance.
The death occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on October 25, 2026.
Sergeant Eric Anderson said the death appeared natural and no foul play was suspected.
Officers cordoned the sidewalk with yellow tape and a privacy screen while pedestrians were rerouted.
The Orange County Coroner’s Office placed the body on a gurney and loaded it into a minivan.

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