Hayden Panettiere death investigation leads to federal home search

Actress Hayden Panettiere died on August 16 at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was found unresponsive at an Airbnb, and while emergency responders attempted resuscitation, she was pronounced dead shortly after. An autopsy revealed no signs of physical trauma, but the official cause and manner of death remain under investigation.

In a recent development, federal agents reportedly executed a search warrant at Panettiere’s West Hollywood residence. The DEA is also reportedly involved in the ongoing investigation. Panettiere’s partner, Brian Hickerson, and his brother Zach were present when she was found; reports indicate Brian administered Narcan during the incident. Additionally, sources claim Hickerson had been banned from several Greenville-area bars prior to her death due to erratic behavior while intoxicated.

In response to her passing, the cast of the television series ‘Heroes’ held a private reunion in Los Angeles to honor her memory. Cast members and producer Bryan Fuller shared tributes, remembering her impact on the production and her role as Claire Bennet.