Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Summary
Actor Hayden Panettiere died on August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina, from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner. The police continue to investigate her death, and no signs of physical injury were found during the autopsy.Key Facts
- Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at her apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.
- The coroner reported that fentanyl, its chemical byproduct, alprazolam (an anti-anxiety medicine), a muscle relaxer, and a drug for depression were in her system.
- Paramedics tried CPR and advanced resuscitation for over 40 minutes before she was declared dead.
- The autopsy showed no trauma that might have caused her death.
- Panettiere had spoken openly about her struggles with addiction, depression, and abuse in her memoir released in May 2024.
- Her boyfriend Brian Hickerson was previously charged and convicted of abusing her.
- Panettiere was known for her TV roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville" and had received two Golden Globe nominations.
- The death investigation remains open, and the family’s publicist said it is complex and ongoing.
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