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Man who died after ride had heart condition

ORLANDO - A 44-year-old man who died after riding a Disney World roller coaster had a pre-existing heart condition that caused his death, a medical examiner said Wednesday.

Jeffery Reeb, 44, of Navarre, was pulled unresponsive from the Expedition Everest ride about 12:50 p.m. Tuesday.

An autopsy indicated Reeb died as result of a medical condition that left his heart enlarged and weakened, the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office said.

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