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American actor Hayden Panettiere died from toxic dose of fentanyl, other drugs

Heroes actor Hayden Panettiere's cause of death is officially out. New York Times reported on Tuesday that she died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances. The death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina announced. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The actress, known for films such…

American actor Hayden Panettiere died from toxic dose of fentanyl, other drugs

American actress Hayden Panettiere passed away on August 16 at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. The cause of her death has been officially determined as a toxic dose of fentanyl, along with other substances, by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. She was found unresponsive in her home following a 911 call. Despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead.

The actress, known for her roles in Ice Princess and Remember the Titans, had previously spoken about her struggles with mental health. Her on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother were present at the time of her passing. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing.

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