The recent passing of Hayden Panettiere has been classified as accidental, linked to the “toxic effects” from a combination of drugs, including fentanyl, as reported by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.
The actress, recognized for her performances in series such as Heroes and Nashville, passed away on August 16 at a residence in Greenville, S.C., where she had been staying.
Emergency responders found Panettiere in cardiac arrest upon their arrival and were unable to revive her, according to the coroner’s office.
After a collaborative investigation by the coroner’s office and the Greenville City Police Department, it was confirmed to CBC News on Tuesday that “the cause of death has been determined to be the toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine.”
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication prescribed for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, while Alprazolam is utilized for anxiety and panic disorders, including anxiety due to depression.
Methocarbamol serves as a muscle relaxant, and 4-ANPP is associated with the synthesis of fentanyl, a potent opioid.
Hayden Panettiere, renowned for her roles in popular television series like Heroes and Nashville, passed away at 36. Her father, Skip, confirmed her death in a statement on Sunday, but the family has not yet disclosed a cause of death.
Had recently been in treatment
The autopsy report indicated that “no signs of trauma were found that could have contributed to the death,” the statement further explained.
According to the Associated Press, the coroner’s findings also showed that Panettiere had been discharged from a rehabilitation center in Malibu, California, only weeks prior to her death.
The actress, who passed just days before her 37th birthday, had been open about her struggles with early fame, addiction, and mental health issues, including postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter in 2014.
Panettiere candidly shared her experiences in interviews and in her recent memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
Fans and co-stars have expressed their sorrow over the passing of 36-year-old actress Hayden Panettiere, celebrated for her roles in Heroes and Nashville. The police are looking into the circumstances surrounding her death, but they have reported no indications of foul play.
Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes and memories from fans and co-stars alike.
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It also reignited a previous backlash against the skincare brand Neutrogena, for which Panettiere had been a global ambassador and spokesperson for nearly ten years before her daughter’s birth.
She had accused the company of severing ties with her after she began to openly discuss her battle with postpartum depression.