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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental overdose
Coroner confirms Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and other drugs.
In brief
Coroner confirms Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and other drugs. Hayden Panettiere's death was ruled accidental due to fentanyl and other drugs in her system. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Coroner's ruling
Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled an accidental overdose from drugs including fentanyl.
“Hayden Panettiere 's death has been ruled an accidental overdose from drugs, including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office in South Carolina”
Drugs found in system
Her system contained fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol, and quetiapine.
“The other four drugs in her system were: 4-ANPP, a man-made byproduct of making fentanyl; alprazolam, known as Xanax, which commonly treats anxiety and panic disorders; methocarbamol, known as Robaxin, which treats muscle spasms and related injuries; and quetiapine, known as Seroquel, an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental health conditions that can also help with sleep”
Death location and timing
Panettiere died in August at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.
“The 36-year-old 'Nashville' star died in August after she was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville”
Rehab history
She had recently completed drug rehab in Malibu, California before her death.
“According to a family source, the coroner's report said that Panettiere had been released from a drug rehab center in Malibu, California, not long before she died”
Family statement
Her mother said Hayden was a fighter who fought addictions and rehab attempts showed her resolve.
“Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, said in a statement on Tuesday, 'Hayden was a fighter. ... She was transparent with her addictions and her numerous rehab attempts show her resolve to live a healthy life'”
Investigation ongoing
DEA is investigating if fentanyl came from South Carolina or was brought from California.
“The Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating if the fentanyl came from South Carolina or if the actress may have brought it with her from California”
The one thing
Hayden Panettiere's death was ruled accidental due to fentanyl and other drugs in her system.
