Greenville Police Close Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation, Ruling It Accidental

Greenville Police Department, South Carolina, has closed its investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on 16 August at age 36. Police stated that, based on the Medical Examiner's determination, the death has been ruled accidental. In September, police said the case remained active. Source: Deadline, 28 October 2026.