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Actress Hayden Panettiere's death: Cardiac arrest, overdose suspected as investigation continues

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at her home in Greenville and later pronounced dead.
  • Emergency services responded to a call from an acquaintance and performed CPR, but resuscitation efforts failed.
  • While foul play has been ruled out, the exact cause and circumstances of her death are still under investigation pending further tests.

The circumstances surrounding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Nashville" and "Heroes," are beginning to emerge following her sudden passing on Sunday.

It is with profound sadness we announce the tragic death of our dear Hayden. She was an incredible source of light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to everyone she knew – as well as to millions who saw her on screen.

— Hayden Panettiere's fatherThe actress's father confirmed her death and shared a heartfelt tribute.

Panettiere was discovered unresponsive at her Greenville residence. Her father confirmed her death in a statement, describing her as an "incredible source of light" who brought "immeasurable love and joy" to those around her and to millions of fans.

Initial police investigations found no signs of criminal activity or suspicious circumstances. However, the coroner's office released new details on Monday. Emergency services were dispatched at 1:51 p.m. after receiving a call from an acquaintance. First responders found Panettiere in cardiac arrest and initiated advanced CPR. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.

Preliminary investigation revealed no signs of criminal activity or suspicious circumstances.

— Greenville Police Department spokespersonThe police initially commented on the lack of foul play.

An autopsy has been performed, with preliminary findings indicating no signs of trauma that could have contributed to her death. While the possibility of homicide has been dismissed, the exact cause and circumstances remain undetermined pending further investigations and examinations. The ongoing nature of the inquiry means no further details can be released at this time.

First responders arrived on scene and found a woman in cardiac arrest. Emergency services personnel undertook advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures. However, resuscitation efforts failed and the individual was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.

— Coroner's officeThe coroner's office detailed the emergency response and outcome.

However, media reports, citing an audio recording of emergency communications, suggest that "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" were mentioned at the time of death. A source also indicated that Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, was found at the scene.

There were no signs of trauma that could have contributed to the death.

— Dr. Mike EllisDr. Mike Ellis stated the findings of the autopsy regarding trauma.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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