Hayden Panettiere death investigation: Police reveal update after it was ruled accidental

Greenville police have concluded their investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, officially ruling the death an accident caused by a toxic mix of drugs. The coroner's report confirmed the presence of fentanyl and several prescription medications in her system.
Why it matters
This report serves as a follow-up to the initial investigation, providing specific medical details regarding the cause of death and confirming the end of police involvement.
The investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere has been called off more than two months after she died. The 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16 after an acquaintance called emergency services about 1.50pm reporting cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene at 2.32pm. Her cause of death was ruled as an accidental drug overdose. On Wednesday, the Greenville police department announced that the investigation was closed. “Based on the (coroner office’s) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental, the statement read, as published by CNN. “The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation.” In late September, the Greenville County Coroner’s Office detailed their findings. “The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine,” the statement published by Variety read.
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