Hayden Panettiere was in cardiac arrest when she died, authorities say
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said the 36-year-old actor’s cause and manner of death remain pending after an autopsy found no signs of trauma.
- On Sunday, first responders in Greenville, South Carolina, found actress Hayden Panettiere in cardiac arrest. Officials pronounced the 36-year-old deceased at 2:32 PM.
- Skip Panettiere, the actress's father, requested privacy in a statement to ABC News regarding the "unimaginable loss." The coroner's office added that cause of death remains "pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies."
- Beginning as a child star, Panettiere earned recognition for her roles as Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville." She also starred in "Remember the Titans," "Raising Helen," and "Scream 4."
- In her May memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning," the actress shared a "rare and intimate glimpse" into her life, opening up about addiction and postpartum depression. She also spoke openly about grief from losing her brother, Jansen Panettiere.
- Survived by her daughter, Kaya Klitschko, the actress would have turned 37 years old on Friday. Her representative confirmed that an investigation into her death remains "ongoing.
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Actress and “Heroes” star Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. Her body was not subjected to external violence, according to the medical examiner’s initial statement.
Hayden Panettiere’s Nashville Co-Star Connie Britton Reacts To Her Heartbreaking Death
Connie Britton is paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere. On Monday, The While Lotus alum took to Instagram to recognize the immense loss of her longtime Nashville co-star. Alongside several photos of the pair, Connie wrote: “This was Hayden. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright. I have no words for this sad song. Just heartbreak.” So, so sad. Connie concluded her post: “I love you girl. Sleep easy now. ” Related: Hayden Panettiere’s Final I…
The autopsy performed on U.S. actress Hayden Panettiere ruled out signs of violence pending the official cause of her death.
Full coroner report about Hayden Panettiere's death in South Carolina
A South Carolina coroner’s office has released information about the death of actress Hayden Panettiere. – Listen to 911 dispatch audio here. – A man who lived in the apartments where Panettiere was found dead talks about commotion. Click here to listen. Read full release from coroner’s office The Greenville County Coroner’s Office released the following on Monday afternoon: “On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1:51 PM, a 911 call was received …
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