Actress Hayden Panettiere Found Dead in Greenville, South Carolina
Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, died at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, after police and EMS responded to a 911 call; investigators report no signs of foul play.
Police in Greenville, South Carolina, confirmed that actress Hayden Panettiere died at the scene of an incident at Judson Mill Lofts on Easley Bridge Road on Sunday afternoon. Officers and emergency medical personnel arrived at 1:51 p.m. after an acquaintance placed a 911 call reporting an unresponsive woman. Despite medical assistance, Panettiere, 36, was pronounced dead at the location.
The Greenville County Coroner's Office and police are investigating the death, and preliminary findings have not indicated any foul play or suspicious circumstances.
Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, issued a statement to ABC News expressing profound sadness over his daughter's passing.
The actress, who began her career as a child in commercials and soap operas, rose to prominence with her role in the 2006 series "Heroes" and later earned recognition for her performances in "Nashville," "Scream" films, and other projects. She had previously spoken publicly about struggles with mental health and substance abuse, as well as custody arrangements for her daughter with former husband Wladimir Klitschko.
The investigation remains ongoing.