Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
South Carolina police ruled actress Hayden Panettiere’s death accidental and said they have concluded their investigation. The medical examiner found that she died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and other drugs.Key Facts
- Panettiere died at age 36 after she was found unresponsive at a South Carolina residence on 16 August.
- The Greenville Police Department said it had concluded its investigation into her death.
- The coroner ruled the death an accidental drug overdose involving fentanyl.
- The medical examiner also reported Xanax, methocarbamol and quetiapine among the drugs in her system.
- The autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death.
- The DEA reportedly joined the local investigation, but it is unclear whether its probe has ended.
- Panettiere had spoken publicly about her struggles with substance abuse.
