Authorities in South Carolina announced Wednesday that an investigation determined that Hayden Panettiere’s death on Aug. 16 was accidental and the case is now closed.
“Based on the Coroner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, the death of Hayden Panettiere was concluded to be accidental,” said officials in Greenville, S.C.
Paramedics and police found Panettiere in cardiac arrest, according to the coroner’s office. Audio recordings posted from Broadcastify.com indicate a possible overdose and CPR in progress. He was reportedly administered Narcan and paramedics attempted to resuscitate him. He was announced dead at 14.31
Federal authorities investigating Panettiere’s death are focusing their investigation in Los Angeles and investigating whether the actor purchased over-the-counter pills from a dealer in the area.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents and local investigators questioned several people about the circumstances of his death.
Such counterfeit pills have repeatedly been found to be laced with fentanyl, which can be fatal when taken in small amounts.
Panettiere starred in “Nashville” (2012-18) and before that in “Heroes” (2006-10). His early work as a child actor included roles on the soap operas “One Life to Live” and “Guiding Light” in the 1990s. She was a model and singer who released many singles.
Panettiere also starred in the “Scream” horror film franchise, as well as hits such as “I Love You, Beth Cooper” and “Remember the Titans.”
She attracted great attention with her TV series “Heroes”, in which she played a cheerleader with super powers.
In “Nashville,” he played a troubled country music star and sang his own song. She received two Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actress for this role.