Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental by South Carolina police
South Carolina authorities have ruled the August death of actress Hayden Panettiere as an accident following a local investigation.
Police conclude local inquiry
The Greenville Police Department stated it has concluded its investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Officials cited the medical examiner's report which found she died from toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and other drugs.
Federal agency involvement unclear
Reports indicate the US Drug Enforcement Agency joined the local probe into her passing. It remains unknown whether that federal investigation has also ended alongside the local one.
Cause of death confirmed
Panettiere was found unresponsive at a residence on 16 August before being pronounced dead last month. The coroner confirmed the former child star died from an accidental drug overdose involving synthetic opioids.
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