Third Death Reported at Walt Disney World Within 10 Days

After two headline-making deaths in recent days, TMZ is reporting that another death has occurred at a Walt Disney World property, the third in just the last 10 days.

The outlet confirmed the death with the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office in Orlando. A spokesperson for the agency said it is "still in the process of completing" its exams on the unidentified deceased.

It's unclear exactly what happened, but TMZ found a TikTok video posted Thursday morning at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Florida. The video showed there was a heavy police presence, though it's unclear what triggered the massive response.

The First Two Deaths

A woman was found dead at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort on Oct. 14. The woman was later identified as Summer Equitz, and her death was ruled a suicide.

Related: Second Death Reported at Disney World After Man Found Unresponsive on Property

Exactly one week later, authorities responded to calls for an unresponsive male at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at approximately 7:32 a.m.

According to multiple reports, the man was in his 60s and experienced a "medical episode." Authorities do not suspect foul play.

Unresponsive Woman at Disneyland

The three deaths at a Disney World property do not include a woman in her 60s who was found unresponsive at the Haunted Mansion on Oct. 8 at Disneyland in California.

She was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Per People, a cause of death will not be revealed.

How Many Deaths Have Occurred at Disney World?

According to an analysis by legal firm Di Marco, Araujo, & Montevideo, there were 96 fatalities at Disney World between its opening in 1955 and 2024. The most common cause of death was natural causes, followed by suicide, drowning, and falls. Nearly 80 percent were guests, while just under 20 percent were employees. While a few resulted in Disney paying settlements, most incidents never saw a lawsuit filed.