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South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death

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South Carolina police have officially closed the investigation into the death of actor Hayden Panettiere, confirming it was an accidental drug overdose. The decision follows a coroner's report identifying a mix of substances, including fentanyl, as the cause of death.

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The case highlights the ongoing public health crisis regarding synthetic opioid overdoses and provides closure to a high-profile celebrity death investigation.

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Last month, a coroner found Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs. ( AP: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP )

Police in South Carolina say actor Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental and the case is now closed.

The 36-year-old was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville on August 16.

A coroner's report last month said her death was from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.

Link copied Share Share article Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental .

The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said in a statement on Wednesday, local time.

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