Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death closed by police

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29 Oct 2026 • 5:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death closed by police

  • The Greenville Police Department in South Carolina has closed its investigation into the death of actor Hayden Panettiere, officially ruling it an accident.
  • A coroner's report determined that the 36-year-old Nashville star died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Alprazolam, and several other medications.
  • Officers found Panettiere in cardiac arrest after responding to a report of an unresponsive female on August 16, and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
  • An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma that would have contributed to Panettiere's death.
  • Panettiere's former fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, was appointed temporary guardian of their 11-year-old daughter's estate following concerns about missing personal items.

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