A Disneyland visitor who suffered a heart attack while riding the Haunted Mansion was unresponsive when her ride vehicle returned to the unload station and was pronounced dead after reaching the hospital, according to officials. Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to Disneyland on Monday, Oct. 6 at about 6:30 p.m. for an unresponsive woman in her 60s who had just finished riding the Haunted Mansion attraction, according to spokesperson Sgt. Matt Sutter.
Ger Heffernan, a 46-year-old who had been in good shape following a life of athleticism, unexpectedly suffered a heart attack after a vigorous swimming session.