# Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental overdose

> Coroner confirms Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and other drugs.
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- Summary: 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…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/hayden-panettieres-death-ruled-accidental-drugs-including-fentanyl-coroner/19857822
- Published: 2026-09-22T14:27:00+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Hayden Panettiere's death was ruled accidental due to fentanyl and other drugs in her system.