Actress Alicia Witt’s parents found dead in Massachusetts home

WORCESTER, Mass. — Authorities are investigating after the parents of actress Alicia Witt, known for her roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “Nashville,” were found dead in their Massachusetts home earlier this week.

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According to WFXT, Worcester police discovered Robert and Diane Witt – ages 87 and 75, respectively – dead Monday while conducting a welfare check at the couple’s home on Sussex Lane.

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Police do not suspect foul play in connection with the deaths, and authorities have ruled out carbon monoxide as a factor, the news outlet reported. Sources told WFXT that investigators believe hypothermia may be to blame, adding that one victim had been wearing a coat.

Neighbors said they were not aware of any heating issues at the couple’s home, WFXT reported. The pair had been dealing with medical issues, neighbors told the news outlet.

In a statement obtained by “Entertainment Tonight,” Witt, 46, said she learned of the deaths after asking a cousin who lives near her parents to check on them.

“Sadly, the outcome was unimaginable,” Witt said in the statement. “I ask for some privacy at this time to grieve and to wrap my head around this turn of events, and this surreal loss.”

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