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Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation closed after accidental overdose

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Grant, N. (2026, October 28). Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation closed after accidental overdose. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/28/celebrity-news/hayden-panettieres-death-investigation-closed-after-accidental-overdose/

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The investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death has been concluded as accidental by authorities after she was found unresponsive on August 16. The Greenville Police Department announced that based on the Medical Examiner’s findings and toxicology report, which listed fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol, and quetiapine among substances in her system, there were no signs of trauma contributing to her death.

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Hayden Panettiere's death has been officially ruled an accidental overdose by South Carolina authorities, with no signs of foul play. The 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive on August 16 in an apartment in Greenville, SC. Toxicology reports revealed the presence of fentanyl and several other drugs including alprazolam and methocarbamol. Panettiere had been in rehab just weeks before her death, indicating ongoing struggles with addiction. The investigation concluded more than two months later after extensive review by law enforcement and medical examiner's offices.

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The investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death has been closed after her overdose was ruled accidental. asserted

overdose → close → death

“Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental. asserted

death → base → investigation

The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation,” a representative for the department exclusively tells Page Six. asserted

representative → conclude → Six

The closure comes more than two months after the “Heroes” actress, 36, was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, SC, on Aug. 16. asserted

actress → come → Aug.

The Greenville County Coroner’s Office previously determined that Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine, according to her toxicology report. uncertain

Panettiere → determine → report

An autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death. asserted

that → find → death

Story Developing… Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → develop → Story

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

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Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation closed after accidental overdose

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