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Hayden Panettiere Died From Toxic Effects of Fentanyl and Other Drugs

The late actress' death has been ruled an accident, a month after she died in South Carolina at age 36 The post Hayden Panettiere Died From Toxic Effects of Fentanyl and Other Drugs appeared first on TheWrap .

The death of actress Hayden Panettiere has been officially determined as an accident resulting from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office. No physical trauma was found in her autopsy, the officials stated. Toxicology results revealed traces of 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine in her system.

Panettiere, the former "Heroes" actress, passed away on August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, made the initial announcement of her passing, expressing deep sorrow and requesting privacy for the family during their grieving process. A follow-up statement from her team emphasized the importance of allowing the investigation to proceed, stating that answers to the circumstances surrounding her death would be revealed in due time.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office update came after the Drug Enforcement Agency joined the investigation into the actress's sudden demise.

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