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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner

Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner

Summary

Actress Hayden Panettiere died in August at her apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. The coroner ruled her death accidental and caused by a combination of drugs, including fentanyl.

Key Facts

  • Hayden Panettiere was 36 years old at the time of her death.
  • The death occurred in August at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • The coroner’s office said the death was accidental.
  • Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was one of the drugs involved.
  • Other drugs found in her system included 4-ANPP (a fentanyl precursor), alprazolam (a medication for anxiety), methocarbamol (a muscle relaxant), and quetiapine (a medication for mental health conditions).
  • The report comes from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.
  • This information was shared by ABC News on September 22, 2026.
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