Authorities have provided updated information regarding the discovery of Dayle Haddon, a renowned supermodel and actress, who passed away at the age of 76.

The Solebury Township Police Department confirmed her death in a statement on their website, noting that “a malfunctioning flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system resulted in the carbon monoxide leak.”

“This unfortunate event is a powerful reminder of the critical need for carbon monoxide safety measures in our residences,” the department emphasized in their revised statement.

The toxicology report is “pending” as all test results are still being finalized, according to a brief statement released to YSL News by Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi on Saturday.

Haddon discovered deceased in Pennsylvania residence

Solebury Township police began their investigation at 6:30 a.m. on Friday after receiving a call to 911 reporting a 76-year-old man unconscious on the first floor of a detached “in-law” suite.

According to CBS News, the residence belongs to Haddon’s daughter, former journalist Ryan Haddon, and her husband, actor Marc Blucas.

The unnamed man was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, as per the police report, though his condition remains unknown. A second victim, identified as a 76-year-old woman, was found deceased in the second-floor bedroom of the suite.

Hospitalized survivor related to Dayle Haddon’s family

In a statement on Saturday, police confirmed that the man in critical condition is Walter J. Blucas, Marc Blucas’s father and Ryan Haddon’s father-in-law. Walter J. Blucas is a former president of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, which oversees middle and high school sports in Pennsylvania.

Eliot Gross, the deputy coroner of Bucks County, verified that the female victim was Haddon.

Volunteer firefighters at the scene detected “significant levels of carbon monoxide” in the residence, as reported by the police. Two medics were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide exposure, and one was treated on-site.

Dayle Haddon was a leading supermodel of the 1970s

Haddon, who was born in Canada, was a prominent supermodel during the 1970s, famously featured on the cover of the 1973 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. She appeared in the 1973 Disney film “The World’s Greatest Athlete” and in the 1979 football satire “North Dallas Forty” alongside Nick Nolte.

In addition, she was a spokesperson for L’Oréal and authored the book “Ageless Beauty: A Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being.”

Marc Blucas, 52, hailing from Butler, PA, was a basketball star at Wake Forest University before transitioning to acting. He is perhaps best known for his role as Riley Finn on WB’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” a former love interest of Buffy Anne Summers (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar).

His career also includes appearances on “Blue Bloods,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” and starring in the 2004 film “First Daughter,” where he played the romantic lead opposite Katie Holmes, portraying the President’s daughter (played by Michael Keaton). Ryan Haddon was previously married to actor Christian Slater from 2000-2006 and has been with Blucas since 2009.

Ryan Haddon, Dayle Haddon’s daughter: ‘Life has its own timing’

In an emotional Instagram post on Friday, Ryan Haddon expressed her sorrow over her mother’s death, describing her as “a powerful woman who was also gentle and caring toward others. A creative spirit filled with curiosity, who radiated beauty both within and without. Always compassionate and considerate.”

“The radiant light that is Dayle has dimmed in this earthly realm. I have no doubt that she shines as brilliantly as ever where it is most needed,” she began her heartfelt message.

“I believe in the timing of life. There are no coincidences, and the ways in which we come and go from this world is often mystical and unfathomable. She was a elevated spiritual being who valued her soul’s journey, leading me to understand that her time in this world was undoubtedly complete,” Ryan Haddon reflected.

She concluded, “I honor and cherish her. I bow to her legacy. I admire every path and adventure she embraced. I witnessed her brilliance, always reaching for the Light in every aspect of her existence.”

Carbon monoxide claims around 400 lives annually in the US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that carbon monoxide poisoning leads to the deaths of over 400 individuals annually in the United States, with more than 100,000 Americans requiring emergency room treatment each year.

This gas is colorless and odorless, capable of accumulating in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, resulting in poisoning for humans and animals exposed to excessive amounts, according to the CDC. Inhaling carbon monoxide inhibits the body from receiving and utilizing essential oxygen, which can result in serious health consequences.

The significant risk of carbon monoxide (CO) comes from its ability to interfere with the body’s oxygen usage and disturb cellular respiration. This disruption can lead to serious damage to vital organs, such as the heart and brain.

Experts from the CDC suggest that homes should be equipped with battery-operated or battery backup carbon monoxide detectors, especially in sleeping areas, and these devices should be routinely checked to ensure they function correctly.

The agency provides several safety recommendations to help avoid carbon monoxide poisoning:

• Purchase only appliances that are certified by a recognized national testing organization, like Underwriters Laboratories.

• Avoid operating generators indoors or in enclosed areas, including garages. Always position them outside and at least 20 feet away from your home, doors, and windows.

• Schedule annual maintenance for your heating system, water heater, and other gas, oil, or coal-powered appliances by qualified technicians.

• Ensure to service any gas-emitting appliances within your home.

• Inspect and clean your chimneys on a yearly basis.

• Do not use a gas stove for heating your home.

• Avoid burning charcoal indoors.

• Refrain from operating a vehicle in an attached garage. For separate garages, leave the door open to facilitate airflow.