Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner's office says
- On Tuesday, the Greenville County Coroner's Office confirmed that actor Hayden Panettiere's death resulted from the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine. The manner of death was officially ruled an accident.
- Panettiere, 36, died on Aug 16 at a South Carolina apartment complex when Greenville police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive female at around 1:50 p.m. local time. An acquaintance had placed the 911 call.
- Toxicology results identified the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine as the cause of death. An autopsy discovered no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her passing.
- Greenville Police Department investigators found no signs of foul play, though the Drug Enforcement Administration is also investigating. Brian Hickerson, Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, was present at the apartment and showed authorities a bag of medication.
- Known for starring as Claire Bennet on NBC's "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," Panettiere detailed her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression in her memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning." She is survived by her daughter, Kaya.
465 Articles
465 Articles
<p>It became known why Hayden Panettiere died, Coroner called the deadly toxic effect of fentanyl and other drugs. The death of the 36-year-old actress was recognized as an accident.</p>
Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid, medically used for severe pains, but also illicitly produced and associated with increased overdose deaths in the United States.
American actress Hayden Panettire, known for the roles in the series "Heroes and Nashville", died on August 16 at the age of 36. According to the conclusions of the U.S. medical examiner, the death was caused by the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances.
TVA Nouvelles
Le Journal de Montreal"The case is now closed by the coroner's office in Greenville County," one spokesman said.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
