Panettiere's body released to family after autopsy

Hayden Panettiere's remains have been handed over to her family after a thorough examination. The 36-year-old American actress passed away on Sunday in a South Carolina apartment. Following the autopsy, her body was transported to a mortuary, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. A statement from the office revealed that no signs of injury were found during the autopsy that would have contributed to her death.

The cause and circumstances of her demise are still under investigation and additional tests are to be conducted. The investigation remains open. First responders discovered Panettiere experiencing cardiac arrest when they arrived on Sunday afternoon. Emergency medical services (EMS) provided advanced life support, but resuscitation attempts proved futile, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32pm.

TMZ obtained audio of the emergency call, which seems to indicate an overdose. The audio includes an officer stating, "Responding. Overdose. CPR is in progress." Despite the initial speculation, the coroner's office has not confirmed an overdose as the cause of death.