An post-mortem for actress Lindsey Pearlman, who was found dead inside a vehicle in Los Angeles, has been accomplished — however her explanation for demise stays a thriller, officers mentioned.
Pearlman, 43, whose credit included roles on “Normal Hospital,” “Empire” and “American Housewife,” died on Friday, the identical day that her physique was found in a automotive in Hollywood, based on 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 further investigation, spokeswoman Sarah Ardalani confirmed to The Put up Tuesday.
“The medical expert is requesting extra investigation into the demise, together with further research,” Ardalani mentioned in an e-mail. “As soon as the assessments/research come again, the physician evaluates the case once more and makes the reason for demise dedication.”
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 “did not return dwelling” and hadn’t been seen till she was discovered useless close to the doorway of Runyon Canyon Park, a preferred mountaineering spot.
Pearlman’s husband, Vance Smith, mentioned he was “damaged” in an Instagram publish.
“She’s gone,” Smith wrote within the since-deleted publish. “I’m damaged.”
Pearlman’s cousin, Savannah Pearlman, mentioned she was “deeply sad” 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 family don’t wish to talk about her demise publicly, People reported.
“We’re deeply saddened by Lindsey Pearlman’s passing right this moment,” the assertion learn. “The household has requested for privateness throughout this troublesome time whereas they course of and grieve.”
Pearlman was discovered about three miles away from her East Hollywood house advanced. Neighbors Carlie Wilson and Chrissy McKay told The Post Saturday they final noticed her a couple of week earlier as she walked her Chihuahua named Peaches. The actress appeared downtrodden on the time, Wilson and McKay mentioned.
“She appeared actually drained and normally she was very peppy,” McKay advised The Put up.
