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Hayden Panettiere, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at age 36. Emergency responders in Greenville, South Carolina, arrived Sunday afternoon to find an unresponsive woman at a residence. Despite medical intervention efforts including CPR and advanced cardiac life support, Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:30 p.m.
Dispatch audio records indicate officials discussed an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest in connection with the incident. The Greenville Police Department and Greenville County Coroner’s Office are conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Authorities have stated that preliminary findings show no indication of foul play or suspicious activity at this time.
Panettiere built a successful career spanning film and television, appearing in productions including “Remember the Titans,” “Scream 4,” “Scream VI,” and “Ice Princess.” Throughout her life, she publicly addressed personal challenges including postpartum depression, substance abuse struggles, and anxiety. Her father, Skip Panettiere, released a statement describing his daughter as “an incredible light and a force of nature” who brought joy to those around her and her audiences worldwide.
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Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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