Archive · 17 Aug 2026
Hayden Panettiere, Scream Star, Dies at 36 in South Carolina
Hayden Panettiere was an actress who starred in shows like Heroes and Nashville and in the Scream movies.
She died when she was 36 years old.
People found her not responding at a home in Greenville, South Carolina.
Someone called 911 to get help.
Police and emergency medical workers came to the house.
Reports say the emergency call mentioned a possible overdose and that her heart had stopped.
Police do not think anyone hurt her.
Doctors will do an autopsy to learn more about why she died.
Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at age 36.
She was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina.
Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a 911 call at the scene.
Dispatch audio reportedly referenced an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest.
Police said the preliminary investigation found no signs of foul play, and an autopsy is expected.
- Who
- Hayden Panettiere, actress known for Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise
- What
- Died at age 36 after being found unresponsive; dispatch audio reportedly referenced an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest
- When
- Not specified in the article
- Where
- A residence in Greenville, South Carolina
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation; an autopsy is expected to provide further answers
- Name
- Hayden Panettiere
- Age at death
- 36
- Known for
- Heroes, Nashville, Scream franchise
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Reported cause
- Apparent overdose and cardiac arrest (per dispatch audio)
- Investigation status
- No signs of foul play; autopsy pending