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Hayden Panettiere: New details emerge in actress's death, suspected overdose
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Hayden Panettiere: New details emerge in actress's death, suspected overdose

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Hayden Panettiere died suddenly at age 36.
  • Authorities found a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses in her apartment, but its use in her death is unconfirmed.
  • An investigation into the exact causes and circumstances of her death is ongoing.

The entertainment world is mourning the sudden death of popular actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at 36, just days before her 37th birthday. New details are emerging about the circumstances surrounding her death as authorities continue their investigation.

According to TMZ and the Daily Mail, a nasal spray used for the immediate reversal of opioid overdose effects was found on a mattress in the apartment where the "Heroes" star lived. It remains unclear if this spray was used in an attempt to revive the actress.

A 911 call placed on Sunday at 1:51 PM reported that Panettiere had suffered cardiac arrest, with a potential overdose mentioned later. The actress was found dead at the scene at 2:32 PM, approximately 40 minutes after the initial call. The Greenville County Sheriff's office and coroner's office have completed an autopsy, finding no obvious signs of injury. Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Shelton England stated it is too early to confirm an overdose, emphasizing that the exact causes and circumstances remain under investigation.

A neighbor at the Judson Mill Lofts apartment complex described the commotion that ensued after her collapse, recalling shouts in the hallways during an unsuccessful resuscitation attempt. Police and the coroner are continuing their investigation, but preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. Panettiere was found "unresponsive inside the residence where she was temporarily living," according to the coroner's office, with further tests planned.

It is too early to confirm an overdose, emphasizing that the exact causes and circumstances of her death remain under investigation.

โ€” Shelton EnglandDeputy Chief Medical Examiner Shelton England commented on the ongoing investigation into Panettiere's death.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.