Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Investigation Closed by Police
The Greenville Police Department in South Carolina has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.
Key points
- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
“Based on the (coroner’s office’s) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental.
The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation,” the police department told media outlets.
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