From Rolling Stone · Althea Legaspi · · 50s
Hayden Panettiere Death Details
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl overdose after rehab, with birthday plans in South Carolina.
In brief
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl overdose after rehab, with birthday plans in South Carolina. Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl overdose after completing rehab, planning to celebrate her 37th birthday in Greenville before traveling to Ukraine. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Coroner's Report
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and other drugs, with a coroner's report stating she recently completed rehab.
“a small, clear plastic bag with blue tablets that appeared to be pills and a cut straw, which later tested positive for fentanyl”
Drug Findings
The coroner found traces of fentanyl, Xanax, methocarbamol, and quetiapine in Panettiere's apartment.
“a small, clear plastic bag with blue tablets that appeared to be pills and a cut straw, which later tested positive for fentanyl”
Scene Details
Panettiere was found sitting unresponsive on a sofa bed with her legs crossed, face down.
“a small, clear plastic bag with blue tablets that appeared to be pills and a cut straw, which later tested positive for fentanyl”
Resuscitation
Brian Hickerson administered two doses of Narcan before calling 911 after seeing Panettiere turn purple.
“Brian Hickerson said he saw she was turning purple, so he administered two doses of nasal Narcan, which works to reverse opioid overdose, and then called 911”
Birthday Plans
Panettiere planned to celebrate her 37th birthday in Greenville before traveling to Ukraine to visit her daughter.
“Panettiere planned to spend what would’ve been her 37th birthday, Aug. 21, in Greenville”
What it means
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl overdose after completing rehab, planning to celebrate her 37th birthday in Greenville before traveling to Ukraine.
