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The Greenville Police Department has officially ruled the death of 36-year-old American actress Hayden Panettiere as accidental. This conclusion follows a detailed investigation into her passing in August, which authorities have determined was the result of a fatal drug overdose. The ruling effectively ends the local police probe into the circumstances surrounding the performer's sudden death.
Toxicology results provided by the coroner confirmed that the overdose was caused by a lethal combination of fentanyl, Xanax, and other substances. According to the investigation reports, there were no signs of physical trauma on her body when she was discovered unresponsive. Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend was reportedly present at the scene when emergency services arrived, though no foul play was suspected based on the medical findings.
Panettiere, known for her roles in major television series and films, had been publicly open about her long-standing struggles with substance abuse prior to her death. While the local police investigation has now closed, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) was also involved in the initial stages of the inquiry. It remains unclear whether the federal agency has concluded its own investigation into the source of the illicit substances found in her system.