Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Scream and Heroes, has passed away at the age of 36. The initial investigation into her death has found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, according to the Greenville Police Department.Panettiere died on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville Police Department confirmed on Monday that police and emergency medical services responded at 1:51 p.m. to a report of an “unresponsive female”.A spokesperson for the Greenville Police Department told Variety, “Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene.”“The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office,” the spokesperson added.According to Variety, the police spokesperson further said that “the preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances”. The spokesperson also confirmed that an acquaintance of Panettiere had placed the 911 call.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death: Autopsy awaited
The official cause of Hayden Panettiere’s death has not yet been confirmed. People reported that officials could be heard discussing an “overdose” and “cardiac arrest” on dispatch audio obtained by the outlet.However, these details have not been confirmed as the official cause of death. The final cause is expected to be determined following an autopsy.
Hayden Panettiere’s struggles with alcohol and drugs
Panettiere had been open about her struggles with alcohol and drugs over the years. The actress stepped away from the entertainment industry in 2016 before making her return in 2023 with Scream VI.In May this year, Panettiere published her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. In the book, she wrote candidly about her struggles and the impact of growing up in Hollywood.Following news of Hayden Panettiere’s death, several celebrities paid tribute to the actress. Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz, Melissa Barrera and others remembered Panettiere and her contribution to the entertainment industry.