Key Points
- Greenville police say no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances in Hayden Panettiere's death
- An official cause of death has not been confirmed and awaits autopsy results, police said
The Latest:
Greenville Police Department confirmed to Variety that a preliminary investigation into the death of “Heroes” and “Scream” star Hayden Panettiere showed no signs of “foul play or suspicious circumstances.”
Details:
- The call: Police and EMS responded Sunday at 1:51 p.m. to a report of an “unresponsive female”; Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene
- Investigation: The case is being investigated jointly by Greenville PD and the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, a police spokesperson said
- Cause of death: Not yet officially confirmed; People reported dispatch audio referenced an “overdose” and “cardiac arrest,” though this remains unconfirmed
- Her career: Panettiere had spoken openly about struggles with addiction, stepped away from acting in 2016, returned in 2023 with “Scream VI,” and published a memoir in May
What to Watch:
An official cause of death is expected following the autopsy, as tributes continue from Hollywood figures including Viola Davis and Bethany Joy Lenz.
