An post-mortem for actress Lindsey Pearlman, who was discovered lifeless inside a automobile in Los Angeles, has been accomplished — however her reason behind demise stays a thriller, officers mentioned.
Pearlman, 43, whose credit included roles on “Basic Hospital,” “Empire” and “American Housewife,” died on Friday, the identical day that her physique was found in a automobile in Hollywood, in keeping with the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner.
Pearlman’s physique was examined by a doctor, however a trigger and method of demise was deferred pending extra investigation, spokeswoman Sarah Ardalani confirmed to The Put up Tuesday.
“The medical expert is requesting extra investigation into the demise, together with extra research,” Ardalani mentioned in an e mail. “As soon as the exams/research come again, the physician evaluates the case once more and makes the reason for demise willpower.”
Outcomes can take so long as eight weeks, Ardalani mentioned.
Los Angeles police had beforehand mentioned Pearlman was final seen on Feb. 13 within the 1600 block of North Mariposa Avenue. She then “didn't return residence” and hadn’t been seen till she was discovered lifeless close to the doorway of Runyon Canyon Park, a preferred mountain climbing spot.
Pearlman’s husband, Vance Smith, mentioned he was “damaged” in an Instagram put up.
“She’s gone,” Smith wrote within the since-deleted put up. “I’m damaged.”
Pearlman’s cousin, Savannah Pearlman, mentioned she was “deeply unhappy” on Friday whereas confirming the actress’ demise on Twitter, saying she was found “too late” to be saved.
In a follow-up tweet, Savannah mentioned Lindsey’s sister had requested her to share a quantity for the Nationwide Suicide Hotline.
“Know that you're by no means alone,” the grieving cousin wrote.
A rep for the actress and animal rights advocate, in the meantime, mentioned relations don’t wish to focus on her demise publicly, Folks reported.
“We're deeply saddened by Lindsey Pearlman’s passing immediately,” the assertion learn. “The household has requested for privateness throughout this tough time whereas they course of and grieve.”
Pearlman was discovered about three miles away from her East Hollywood house complicated. Neighbors Carlie Wilson and Chrissy McKay informed The Put up Saturday they final noticed her a couple of week earlier as she walked her Chihuahua, Peaches. The actress appeared downtrodden on the time, Wilson and McKay mentioned.
“She appeared actually drained and normally she was very peppy,” McKay informed The Put up.
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