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Fox News · collected 2026-10-28 · by Bonny Chu

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Police have classified actress Hayden Panettiere’s death as accidental following an investigation and the Medical Examiner’s determination. The Greenville Police Department made this announcement on Wednesday, concluding their inquiry into her Aug. 16 passing at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.
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On October 28, 2026, Hayden Panettiere's death was officially ruled accidental by the Greenville Police Department, concluding their investigation into her passing. The actress, known for roles in TV shows like "Heroes" and "Nashville," died on August 16 at age 36 after being found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. According to a coroner's report from last month, Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other drugs; there were no signs of trauma. The investigation also saw involvement from the DEA but it is unclear if their probe has concluded as well.

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Greenville South Carolina the Greenville Police Department

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"Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental," the Greenville Police Department said in a statement.
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Police announced on Wednesday that actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental. asserted
death → announce → Wednesday
"Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental," the Greenville Police Department said in a statement. asserted
Department → base → statement
The ruling brings the police investigation into her death to a close, the statement said. asserted
statement → bring → close
Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at age 36. asserted
Panettiere → die → age
She was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. asserted
She → find → Greenville
This is a developing story. asserted
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