DEA to investigate Hayden Panettiere’s sudden passing

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Authorities are continuing their investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s passing. According to the latest updates, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined the official investigation. The news comes after it was confirmed that the ‘Nashville’ star passed away in her home in Greenville on August 16.Read ahead to know more about the ongoing investigation.DEA joins Hayden Panettiere’s caseAccording to recent reports shared by ABC News, the DEA has officially joined the investigation into Panettiere’s passing and the circumstances leading to the events of August 16. No official cause of her demise has been determined yet, as confirmed in a statement issued by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office earlier this week.Since the investigation is still ongoing, not much about her passing has been made public. However, according to the outlet, officials were overheard discussing a possible “overdose” and “cardiac arrest” during the 911 call made to Hayden’s complex. For context, over the past couple of years, the ‘Heroes’ actress had been candid about her struggle with depression and addiction to alcohol and other uncontrolled substances.The reports also revealed that Hayden’s ex-partner, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were present at the Greenville complex where the actress passed away suddenly. According to reports, Zach found her unresponsive as paramedics conducted life-saving measures.About Hayden PanettiereThe actress, who had been in the entertainment industry since she was a child, had been open about her struggles with depression and anxiety, along with her dependence on alcohol and other substances over the years. The news of her passing also came only months after she published her memoir titled ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning.’In the book, she shared many details about her struggles over the past couple of years. She recalled her time in 2014, when she gave birth to her daughter, Kaya. She shared that because of severe postpartum depression, she “felt nothing” when her daughter was first brought to her. However, the two developed their relationship and now share a close bond despite the fact that Kaya’s father, Wladimir Klitschko, has full custody and they live in Ukraine together.Other than that, she also came out as bisexual in her memoir and opened up about how she started dealing with her addictions better and how she looked forward to living her life.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations. Also, the information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!