Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental by police
The coroner ruled the death accidental after finding toxic effects from fentanyl and other drugs, and police said no charges will be filed.
- On Wednesday, the Greenville Police Department officially closed its investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, ruling the death accidental "based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation."
- Panettiere, 36, died on August 16, 2026, after being found unresponsive at the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville, South Carolina, where emergency responders attempted "advanced cardiac life support measures."
- Last month, the Greenville County Coroner's Office confirmed the actor died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and other prescription medications, with an autopsy showing "no signs of trauma."
- Having ruled the death accidental, the Greenville Police announced it has "concluded its investigation" with no criminal charges filed, ending the local inquiry.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration assisted in the investigation but stated it does not comment on specific cases to protect the "integrity of ongoing investigative work" regarding drug-related deaths.
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Hayden Panettiere: Police reveal findings from death investigation
‘Nashville’ star was found unresponsive at a South Carolina home in August
POLICE have concluded their investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death.
Hayden Panettiere had his death classified as an accidental overdose, and the Greenville police closed the investigation.
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Hayden Panettiere death investigation closed by police in South Carolina
By Cindy Von Quednow and Addie Haney, CNN (CNN) — Police in South Carolina closed the investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere’s death after it was determined she died of an accidental drug overdose, the Greenville police department said Wednesday.“Based on the (coroner office’s) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been
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