Hayden Panettiere Died From Accidental Overdose, Coroner’s Office Reports
Actor Hayden Panettiere died in Greenville, South Carolina, from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other substances, according to the coroner's office.
Chattanooga, TN, September 22, 2026 — The cause of death for actor Hayden Panettiere has been determined by the coroner’s office in Greenville, South Carolina. Panettiere died from an accidental overdose, which involved fentanyl and other substances.
The official findings were released by the coroner’s office, attributing the death to the accidental ingestion of fentanyl alongside other drugs.
Further details regarding the specific substances involved beyond fentanyl, the quantity, or the exact timeline leading up to the event were not immediately specified in the initial report from the coroner’s office. Information about any potential contributing factors or circumstances surrounding the overdose was also not provided.
Hayden Panettiere was known for her roles in television and film. Her passing marks a significant loss, and the details surrounding her death have been a matter of public record following the official investigation by the coroner.
The coroner’s office in Greenville, South Carolina, stated that the overdose was accidental. The specific circumstances and the full list of substances contributing to the overdose were not detailed further in the public statement.
The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any was levied, was not provided. The inspection outcome was not provided. The code violation was not provided.
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