Actress Lindsey Pearlman's autopsy complete after she was found dead inside a vehicle
Lindsey Pearlman's autopsy has been completed after she was found dead on Friday, February 18.
The Chicago Justice star's body was discovered inside a vehicle near the entrance of Runyon Canyon Park –– a popular hiking trail in Hollywood, California. She was 43.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner via People, Lindsey's cause and manner of death have not yet been confirmed. The case differed pending further investigation.
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Lindsey Pearlman's autopsy has been completed after she was found dead on Friday. Instagram
Lindsey had previously been reported missing by her family and friends, who said her last appearance was around 9pm local time on February 13.
On Thursday, the actress' cousin, Savannah Pearlman, tweeted that the former General Hospital actress' phone was last pinged on Sunset Blvd. She also wrote in her Twitter thread that Lindsey's sister has asked that they share the Unites States' National Suicide Hotline.
"Please know that you are never truly alone," Savannah added.
Lindsey Pearlman was known for her role as Joy Fletcher in Chicago Justice. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via
Pearlman's husband, Vance Smith, confirmed her death, writing on Instagram: "The police found Lindsey. She's gone. I'm broken. I will share more later, but I wanted to thank you to everyone for their love and efforts and ask you to respect the privacy of her family at this time."
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In addition, the actress' rep, Michael Chiaverini, released a statement following the discovery of her body.
"We are deeply saddened by Lindsey Pearlman's passing today," the statement read. "The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time while they process and grieve."
Lindsey had previously been reported missing by her family and friends, who said her last appearance was around 9pm local time on February 13. Los Angeles Police Department via AP
Lindsey had appeared in multiple television shows since 2015, including Empire, Chicago Justice, Sneaky Pete, American Housewife, General Hospital, Selena: The Series and The Ms. Pat Show.
Most recently, Pearlman played the role of Karen in Vicious, a show streaming on Urbanflix.
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