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Hayden Panettiere died at 36; police detail emergency response
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Hayden Panettiere died at 36; police detail emergency response

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Actress Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • Emergency services responded to a welfare check call from an acquaintance, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • While an overdose and cardiac arrest were mentioned in emergency dispatch audio, the official cause of death is pending autopsy, with no immediate signs of foul play.

Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," died unexpectedly at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. Her death, occurring just five days before her 37th birthday, has sent shockwaves through Hollywood.

Upon arrival, medical assistance was rendered; however, the individual, subsequently identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced dead at the scene.

— Police spokespersonDescribing the emergency response to the actress's location.

Emergency services were dispatched to Judson Mill Lofts around 1:51 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 16, following a call from an acquaintance reporting a woman who was unresponsive. Police and emergency personnel provided medical assistance, but Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene. Advanced cardiac life support, including CPR and medication, was administered in an attempt to revive her, but efforts were unsuccessful. She was officially declared deceased at 2:32 p.m.

Details emerging from emergency dispatch audio suggest discussions of an "overdose" and "cardiac arrest." A representative for the actress, when questioned about this information, stated, "I have no further information at this time, but it seems that is the case." However, authorities have not yet officially confirmed the cause of death, which remains pending the results of an autopsy. The Greenville Police Department and the county coroner's office are handling the investigation.

I have no further information at this time, but it seems that is the case.

— Actress's representativeResponding to questions about emergency dispatch audio mentioning overdose and cardiac arrest.

Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of third-party involvement or suspicious circumstances. In the days leading up to her death, Panettiere had reportedly complained of back pain. She had also traveled from Los Angeles to the southern United States with Brian Hickerson, with whom she had an on-again, off-again relationship, just one day prior to her passing.

The preliminary investigation has not indicated any sign of third-party involvement or suspicious circumstances.

— Police spokespersonProviding an update on the initial findings of the investigation into Panettiere's death.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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