Police rule actress Hayden Panettiere's death accidental, close case
The gist
South Carolina police ruled actress Hayden Panettiere's death accidental and closed the investigation.
The 36-year-old died from fentanyl and other drugs, the coroner found.
How it unfolded
- Aug 16, 2025Police responded to a report of an unresponsive person, identified as Hayden Panettiere, at an apartment in Greenville, S.C.; EMS declared her dead at 2:31 p.m. after extended lifesaving efforts.
- recentlyA report by the Greenville County Coroner's Office confirmed Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs.
- Oct 28, 2026The Greenville Police Department announced her death had been ruled accidental and concluded its investigation.