Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death confirmed as fentanyl overdose

South Carolina medical examiner says ‘no signs of trauma’ and ‘the manner of death has been ruled accident’

Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death confirmed as fentanyl overdose

TL;DR

  • Hayden Panettiere's cause of death was confirmed by the Greenville county coroner’s office as a fentanyl overdose.
  • The official ruling cited toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine.
  • Medical examiners found no signs of trauma, and the manner of death was ruled an accident.
  • The Greenville police department confirmed no foul play or suspicious circumstances were indicated.
  • Panettiere died on August 16 in her South Carolina apartment, with an acquaintance placing the 911 call.
  • The actress was known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', and had openly discussed her struggles with addiction and recovery.
  • She had a daughter, Kaya, with former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko, and had focused on her recovery from depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.