South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death

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South Carolina authorities announced that they have closed the investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere's death, confirming the medical examiner's determination that the overdose was accidental. Earlier, Greenville police had classified the overdose as accidental based on the coroner's report, and the Drug Enforcement Administration said it would continue its separate probe.

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Greenville Police Department Hayden Panettiere South Carolina coroner Greenville County Coroner's Office Brian Hickerson Zach Hickerson

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Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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October 29, 2026
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South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's accidental death
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's accidental death

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 29 Oct 19:44

Greenville police have concluded their investigation, confirming the medical examiner’s ruling that actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose, while the DEA continues its separate probe.

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South Carolina officials rule Hayden Panettiere's death accidental
South Carolina officials rule Hayden Panettiere's death accidental

Los Angeles Times • 29 Oct 02:01

South Carolina authorities closed the investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere's August 16 death, citing the medical examiner's findings that the death was accidental.

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Greenville Police Close Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's Death
Greenville Police Close Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's Death

The Nightly • 29 Oct 00:33

South Carolina authorities have concluded the investigation into actress Hayden Panettiere's death, confirming it was an accidental overdose involving multiple substances.

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October 28, 2026
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Police Confirm Hayden Panettiere's Death Was Accidental Overdose
Police Confirm Hayden Panettiere's Death Was Accidental Overdose

Nine.com.au • 28 Oct 22:05

South Carolina authorities have ruled actress Hayden Panettiere's death an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other substances, concluding the police investigation.

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South Carolina police rule Hayden Panettiere's death accidental
South Carolina police rule Hayden Panettiere's death accidental

CBS News • 28 Oct 19:43

Greenville authorities confirmed that the actress's death was classified as an accidental overdose, following the medical examiner's findings.

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