Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and several other drugs, with the Greenville County Coroner's Office ruling her death an accident.
The actress, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', was 36 when she died on 16 August 2026 at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, after being found unresponsive and could not be revived. Her death remained under investigation for more than a month while authorities awaited toxicology results.
