South Carolina Police Close Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere’s Death
South Carolina police have closed their investigation into the accidental overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere in Greenville, following a coroner's ruling that determined her death was accidental and involved fentanyl.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 29, 2026 —
South Carolina police have closed their investigation into the death of actor Hayden Panettiere in Greenville. The death was ruled accidental by a coroner, and the ruling determined that fentanyl was involved.
The available information does not identify the coroner or the police agency that handled the investigation. It also does not provide a date for Panettiere’s death, the date the investigation was closed, or details about the investigative steps taken. No further findings or explanation from police or the coroner were included.
The reported ruling characterizes the death as an accidental overdose and identifies fentanyl as involved. The information provided does not specify whether other substances were involved, or give additional details about the circumstances of the death. It also does not include statements from Panettiere’s family or representatives.
With the investigation closed, the reported account establishes the coroner’s conclusion and the status of the police inquiry, but offers no further detail about either. The scope of the investigation and the basis for its closure were not provided. No additional information about possible next steps was included.
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