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Police Close Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere’s Accidental Death
South Carolina police have closed their investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere’s death, ruling it accidental.
Panettiere, who starred in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” was found unresponsive at an Airbnb in Greenville on August 16, aged 36.
Authorities attributed her death to a drug overdose involving fentanyl and other drugs.
The county coroner had already ruled her death accidental, and police said their decision was based on the medical examiner’s findings and their investigation.
Panettiere had spoken publicly about her struggles with addiction and released a memoir months before her death.
It is unclear whether the DEA’s investigation has ended, so the status of any federal inquiry remains unknown.
Police in Greenville, South Carolina, have closed their investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere’s death and ruled it accidental.
Panettiere died on August 16 after being found unresponsive at an Airbnb in Greenville.
The coroner attributed her death to the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs.
It is unclear whether the separate Drug Enforcement Administration investigation has also concluded.
- Who
- Hayden Panettiere, a US actress.
- What
- Police ruled her death accidental and closed their investigation.
- When
- She died on August 16; police announced the closure on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- An Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Why
- The coroner attributed her death to the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs.
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Panettiere was found unresponsive at an Airbnb in Greenville and died.
PEOPLE reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration had joined the death investigation.
Panettiere’s representatives said reports attributed to unnamed sources were unverified hearsay.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office ruled Panettiere’s death an accident.
Greenville police said they had concluded their investigation and ruled her death accidental.
- Age
- 36
- Date of death
- August 16
- Location
- Airbnb in Greenville, South Carolina
- Coroner’s ruling
- Accidental death caused by the toxic effects of multiple drugs
- Police investigation
- Concluded on October 28, 2026
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What people are saying
Based on the (coroner’s office’s) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental. The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation
Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental.
Recent reports attributed to unnamed sources are unverified hearsay and have attributed to conflicting information that continues to circulate