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Tragic new details from Hayden Panettiere’s death exposed in new report

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Cardoza, R. (2026, September 23). Tragic new details from Hayden Panettiere’s death exposed in new report. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/23/celebrity-news/tragic-new-details-from-hayden-panettieres-death-revealed/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-23 · by Riley Cardoza

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Hayden Panettiere's accidental death has revealed new details about the medications involved, including alprazolam, methocarbamol, and quetiapine. The "Heroes" actress died from an overdose of these drugs, which include treatments for anxiety, muscle relaxation, and mental health conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The article focuses on the specific medications and their effects, noting that her death was ruled accidental.
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Hayden Panettiere, a 36-year-old American actress known for roles in TV shows like *Heroes* and *Nashville*, died from an accidental overdose involving multiple drugs, including fentanyl, on August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner's Office ruled her death as an accident with no signs of trauma after conducting an autopsy. Drugs found in her system included fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam (Xanax), Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were present at the scene and made the 911 call. Panettiere's family described her as a "force of nature" who brought joy to millions.

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Alprazolam, notably, is an anti-anxiety medication, while methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant and quetiapine is a drug used to treat major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Alprazolam, notably, is an anti-anxiety medication, while methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant and quetiapine is a drug used to treat major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. asserted
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