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LA Times: Probe Into Hayden Panettiere’s Death Focuses on Whether She Got Drugs From a Southern California Dealer

  • The investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere's death on August 16 has expanded into a cross-country probe, with authorities in Los Angeles and South Carolina now focusing on the potential role of drugs.
  • First responders pronounced the 36-year-old actress dead at the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville, South Carolina, after she was found unresponsive in cardiac arrest on August 16.
  • Sources told TMZ that investigators are examining reports Panettiere died after taking an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, while the Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating a Los Angeles-based dealer.
  • A redacted police report indicates an officer spoke with Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson at the scene, noting the patient did not have "any obvious physical reasons to be unresponsive."
  • Known for roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," Panettiere received tributes from co-stars and SAG-AFTRA, which said, "We join in mourning the sudden passing of Hayden Panettiere.
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Nearly a month after Hayden Panettiere's sudden death, new information has emerged about what might have happened to her.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend detained and his brother arrested for 'disorderly conduct'

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The Federal Anti-Drug Agency is investigating the drug overdose track, according to the American media "TMZ". The actress who died on 17 August had already testified in her memoirs about her addiction problems.

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Last summer, the Hollywood world was dismayed as a result of the loss of a familiar face from the industry, as is the case with Hayden Panettiere. On August 16, his death was confirmed at the age of 36. The American woman, who became especially known for her roles in successful series ... Continue reading "The cause of the death of actress Hayden Panettiere comes to light"

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The 36-year-old actress died on August 16th. U.S. authorities believe she used drugs on her flight from Los Angeles to South Carolina, where she was found unconscious by her boyfriend.

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TMZ broke the news in Burbank, United States on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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