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Police department closes its investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death

Kendra Wu
Kendra Wu
Kendra Wu
Reporter · Evans, GA

Kendra Wu is a real estate reporter with over 5 years of experience in the Augusta market. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she has previously worked at various real estate publications and blogs, where she developed a keen understanding of local housing trends and opportunities.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM · 1 min read
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Police department closes its investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death — Augusta Health news

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - The Greenville Police Department said it has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.Police said Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental based on the medical examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation.Panettiere, 36, died from an accidental overdose involving multiple prescription medications and fentanyl, according to findings previously released by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.Toxicology testing determined the cause of death to be the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine. An autopsy showed no signs of contributing trauma.On Aug. 16, Panettiere was found unresponsive inside an apartment in Greenville, where she had been temporarily staying. Dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a woman in cardiac arrest at approximately 1:51 p.m. She was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were

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