Police close investigation into Panettiere's death
By The BriefBrief
Police in South Carolina closed their investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere’s overdose death after a coroner determined it was accidental. The coroner found she died from the toxic effects of multiple drugs, including fentanyl and Xanax, in August.
WHO:Police in South Carolina
WHAT:closed their investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
WHERE:South Carolina, USA
WHY:The coroner’s finding that Panettiere’s death was accidental preceded the closure of the investigation.
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