Coroner Rules Actress Hayden Panettiere's Death Accidental
A coroner in Greenville, South Carolina, ruled Hayden Panettiere's death accidental. She died from an accidental drug overdose.
The overdose involved fentanyl and other drugs. An autopsy found fentanyl and Xanax in her body.
It also found a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication. Police in Greenville said their investigation is continuing.
Panettiere starred in the shows Heroes and Nashville. She was found dead in a Greenville home on Aug 16. She was 36 years old.
Klear Note — Fentanyl is a strong opioid that can dangerously slow breathing. Xanax and some other medicines can also make people very sleepy.
Key Terms 4
- Hayden Panettiere American actress known for the shows Heroes and Nashville.
- fentanyl A very strong opioid drug that can cause fatal overdoses.
- Xanax A prescription medicine used to treat anxiety.
- coroner An official who investigates and determines causes of death.