From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
911 call reveals frantic response
Newly obtained 911 audio shows panic as Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in South Carolina apartment.
In brief
Newly obtained 911 audio shows panic as Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in South Carolina apartment. Hayden Panettiere died at 36 after being found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment in August 2026. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
911 call reveals frantic response
Newly obtained 911 audio shows panic when Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment in August.
“Oh, god, oh, my god, you do like CPR or something?”
First responders initiated advanced cardiac life support
First responders initiated advanced cardiac life support measures after she was found unresponsive, according to officials.
Panettiere pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. on Aug. 16
The TV star was pronounced dead around 2:32 p.m. on August 16 after being found unresponsive.
Caller identified as brother of ex-boyfriend
The caller appears to be the brother of Panettiere's former boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.
911 operator guides CPR steps
The operator walked the caller through CPR steps before first responders arrived.
Panettiere's death ruled accidental overdose
Panettiere's death was ruled an accidental overdose from drugs, including fentanyl, by the Greenville County Coroner's Office.
What to remember
Hayden Panettiere died at 36 after being found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina apartment in August 2026.
