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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36; investigation underway

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. She was found unresponsive at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16. While emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary autopsy results from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office indicate no signs of physical trauma or violence. However, the official cause and manner of death remain pending the results of comprehensive toxicology reports. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined the investigation to determine if controlled substances played a role in her death. Authorities also noted the presence of Narcan at the scene.

Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, has expressed deep concern regarding the circumstances, noting that the actress's former partner, Brian Hickerson, was present at the time of her death. Hickerson, who has a prior history of domestic violence convictions involving Panettiere, reportedly provided a bag of medications to police.

Colleagues and fans have shared numerous tributes to the star, remembering her iconic roles in 'Heroes', 'Nashville', and 'Remember the Titans'. Panettiere had recently published her memoir, 'This Is Me: A Reckoning', in which she discussed her struggles with depression and addiction.

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Brian Hickerson · DEA · Drug Enforcement Administration · Greenville · Greenville County Coroner’s Office · Greenville Police Department · Greenville, South Carolina · Hayden Panetierre · Hayden Panettiere · Hilary Duff · Lesley Vogel · Neutrogena

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  • [● 5 SOURCES] Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • [● 7 SOURCES] Panetierre was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 2:31 PM or 2:32 PM. kitchener.citynews.ca
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Narcan was discovered on a mattress at the property.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Brian Hickerson presented officers with a bag of medication belonging to Panetierre.
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were present at the residence when Panettiere died.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A judge denied Brian Hickerson's request to reduce his previous felony convictions to misdemeanors.
  • [● 7 SOURCES] A preliminary autopsy found no signs of physical trauma contributing to her death. thepulseofnh.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] 911 dispatch audio included a mention of a possible overdose.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Hilary Duff paid tribute to Panetierre on Instagram, describing her as hardworking and effervescent. thepulseofnh.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma contributing to her death. thepulseofnh.com
  • [● 8 SOURCES] Hayden Panetierre was found in cardiac arrest prior to her death. thepulseofnh.com
  • [● 11 SOURCES] The official cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation. thepulseofnh.com · kitchener.citynews.ca

Sources

HAYDEN PANETTIERE [sanluishoy.com.mx]
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DEA se suma a la investigación [www.desdeelbalcon.com]
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