New evidence found at scene appears to confirm suspected cause of Hayden Panettiere’s death
Hayden Panettiere was found dead in a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. While the cause of death is not yet officially released, new piece of evidence found in the residence could confirm what happened.
The sudden death of Hayden Panettiere has taken another heartbreaking turn after 911 dispatch audio from the emergency call was obtained by Page Six.
The Heroes actress was found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon. She was just 36 years old. Emergency crews were called at around 1:50 p.m. following a report of an “unidentified female” in cardiac arrest.
According to the dispatch audio, CPR was already underway within minutes of the call. Responders reportedly continued their desperate efforts to save Panettiere, performing chest compressions and providing advanced cardiac life support.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 03: Hayden Panettiere attends amfAR Gala Los Angeles 2022 at Pacific Design Center on November 03, 2022 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Despite the efforts of emergency crews, Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene. But while the dispatch audio has led to reports that an overdose may have been involved, officials have not confirmed this as the cause of her death.
Neighbors share horror scene at residence where Hayden Panettiere was found dead
In a statement on August 17, coroner Mike Ellis said, “At autopsy, no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death. The cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies. This investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.”
After the horrific incident, neighbors of the apartment complex Hayden Panetierre was found in have spoken out about what they saw.
Still, 911 dispatch audio stated that she had died of an “overdose”
Hayden Panettiere was very outspoken about her struggles with alcohol and opioid addiction. In an interview with People Magazine in 2022, she said that her addiction spiraled “out of control” to the point where she “couldn’t live without” substances
Also, she recalled how at 15, she had been offered “happy pills” to keep a good mood while walking red carpets.
“They were to make me peppy during interviews,” she told People. “I had no idea that this was not an appropriate thing, or what door that would open for me when it came to my addiction.”
As Hayden’s career really took off, she kept drinking heavily. Moreover, she also revealed she, on occasion, took opioids.
“My saving grace is that I couldn’t be messy while on set and working,” Panettiere said. “But things kept getting out of control [off set]. And as I got older, the drugs and alcohol became something I almost couldn’t live without.”
Rest in peace, Hayden Panettiere
