Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental, police say

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-28 · by Bonny Chu

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Police have classified actress Hayden Panettiere’s death as accidental following an investigation and the Medical Examiner’s determination. The Greenville Police Department made this announcement on Wednesday, concluding their inquiry into her Aug. 16 passing at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Hayden Panettiere's death, the 36-year-old actress known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has been officially ruled accidental by South Carolina police on October 28, 2026. The Greenville Police Department concluded its investigation based on the Medical Examiner’s determination that she died from a toxic drug mixture including fentanyl, alprazolam, methocarbamol, and quetiapine. Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16, where emergency responders administered advanced cardiac life support but could not revive her. No signs of trauma or foul play were identified during the investigation, which involved the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

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"Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental," the Greenville Police Department said in a statement.
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Police announced on Wednesday that actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental. asserted
death → announce → Wednesday
"Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental," the Greenville Police Department said in a statement. asserted
Department → base → statement
The ruling brings the police investigation into her death to a close, the statement said. asserted
statement → bring → close
Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at age 36. asserted
Panettiere → die → age
She was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. asserted
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