Hayden Panettiere's troubled relationship with ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson had one final, unexpected chapter on Aug. 16.
Hickerson, who had an on-again, off-again relationship with Panettiere in the years before her death at 36, was among those at the South Carolina apartment when she was found unresponsive, according to the police report obtained by Fox News Digital.
His presence there marked a striking final chapter in a relationship that had previously led to domestic violence charges and his eventual conviction.
Hickerson and his brother had called 911 after finding Panettiere unresponsive, according to the report. Authorities spoke to both Hickerson and his brother, Zach, and executed a search warrant at the home.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
CNN has reached out to the DEA and Greenville Police, which is leading the investigation, and representatives for Panettiere.
Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame while navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, died Sunday at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.
The 36-year-old had addressed her struggles in a memoir and spoke publicly about losing her brother. Months ago, she had described feeling ready to start over, and was making a comeback, with her latest film released in January.
Earlier this week, police released a report that said Panettiere's boyfriend and his brother called 911 to say the actress was unresponsive at the apartment complex where medics would later declare her dead.

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Hayden Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, reportedly calls out Brian Hickerson after the actress' tragic death. In a shocking statement, Vogel claimed that they have been trying to detach themselves from the on-again, off-again boyfriend "for quite some time." The actress was reportedly found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an Airbnb residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Unfortunately, despite the medical team's consistent efforts, Panettiere was declared dead on August 16 at 2:32 p.m.
Hayden Panettiere's mother reportedly pinned the blame for her daughter's death on Brian Hickerson. Vogel dished to NBC News: "This person in her life that we have been trying to get rid of for quite some time was with her at her death and that was Brian Hickerson."
Vogel also lavished praise on her daughter, stating: "I think Hayden was an amazingly talented person in so many departments. I think young people who grow up in the entertainment industry — it is a struggle, and it's a very challenging industry, and it's not unusual for them to sadly find the wrong path."
The Heroes fame star was found unresponsive by Brian's brother Zach when he entered the South Carolina residence. As per a report by TMZ, Zach discovered her sitting on a chair while his brother Brian was sleeping in another room. The brothers reportedly contacted 911, and the first responders were dispatched to the residence.
The medical team attempted life-saving measures on the Nashville star. Despite their best efforts to resuscitate her, Panettiere was ***** ounced dead at 2:32 p.m. on August 16.

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U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials are reportedly investigating Hayden Panettiere's death.
On Sunday, the Heroes actress was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina and was ******* ounced dead at the scene. She was 36.
At present, officers at the Greenville City Police Department are leading the investigation into Panettiere's sudden passing, but on Wednesday, journalists at ABC News reported that agents at the DEA are "assisting".
Representatives for the DEA and the Panettiere family have not yet commented on the update.
Previously, editors at TMZ claimed Naloxone - a drug that can be used to reverse an opioid overdose - was found at the apartment where the Nashville star died.
In a police report, the officer stated that Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zack Hickerson, were at the residence when emergency services arrived at the scene.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson's brother Zach reportedly found the actress unresponsive. Brian, on the other hand, was sleeping in another room. Panettiere was reportedly found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an Airbnb residence in Greenville, South Carolina. An emergency medical team tried to resuscitate the actress. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the Scream star was ****** ounced dead on August 16 at 2:32 p.m.
As per a report by TMZ, Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson's brother Zach found her unresponsive. Sources with direct knowledge about the situation claimed that the Nashville star and her ex-boyfriend were inside an Airbnb rental apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Brian's brother Zach walked in and found the actress sitting in a chair in the living room. His brother was sleeping in another room.
The brothers notified 911, and an emergency medical team arrived at 1:50 p.m. Unfortunately, they failed to save Panettiere, who was declared dead at 2:32 p.m.
In a separate report, Daily Mail shared that one of their reporters approached Zach to comment on Panettiere's tragic passing. To which, Zach said: "No comment bro. And with no offense to you and what you're trying to do, this is private property. Please respect our privacy. I'm not going to answer anything that you ask me. I would appreciate it if you wouldn't mind just leaving us alone. I know you're just doing your job."
According to a dispatch audio acquired by PEOPLE, authorities were heard using the terms "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" at the time of the Nashville star's death.

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Solange Knowles has paid a heartfelt tribute to her former co-star, Hayden Panettiere.
On Sunday, the Heroes actress was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina and was ****** ounced dead at the scene. She was 36.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Solange posted a snap of herself and Hayden on the set of their 2006 teen comedy, Bring It On: All or Nothing, in which they played high school cheerleaders.
"Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it," she wrote in the caption. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story (sic). We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing."
Singer-actress Solange went on to share several more stills of Hayden in the movie.
"I salute your journey and i honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people... reaching people we couldn't have ever imagined at the time, as two young girls, trying to keep looking to the light," the 40-year-old mused. "The light surrounds you now. Rest easy Hayden."

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Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was present at the scene when she died, according to a police report obtained by ABC News.
Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville," "Remember the **** ans" and more, died on Sunday. She was 36.
In the police report from the Greenville City Police Department, an officer arrived on the scene on Easley Bridge Road in Greenville, South Carolina. The officer was responding to an EMS **** ist for an individual who was unresponsive.
Actress Hayden Panettiere remembered as 'amazing talent' after death at 36
"The patient did not seem to have any obvious physical reasons to be unresponsive," the officer wrote in the report.

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Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother were at the scene of her death, according to a police report obtained Tuesday by CBS News. The "Heroes" actor, 36, was found dead in a South Carolina apartment on Sunday.
Panettiere and Brian Hickerson had a tumultuous relationship, including Hickerson being arrested multiple times over alleged abuse, according to Panettiere's recent memoir and media reports.
Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the Greenville, South Carolina, apartment where Panettiere was found unresponsive, the partially redacted police report says. The report is attributed to Officer Matthew Bryan.
Firefighters and EMS were performing CPR on Panettiere when police arrived, Bryan wrote. Panettiere "did not seem to have any obvious physical reasons to be unresponsive," Bryan said. He wrote that EMS performed life-saving measures "for an extended amount of time before they called a time of death." He did not specify how long they worked.
Zach Hickerson told Bryan that Panettiere was Brian Hickerson's girlfriend, the report says. Bryan said there is CCTV footage showing Panettiere and the Hickersons coming and going from the apartment.

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So much more information is coming to light two days after Hayden's Panettiere's tragic death, including confirmation that her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, as well as his brother Zach, were with her when she passed. According to a heavily redacted incident report obtained by Access Hollywood, a responding police officer spoke to Zach first. The officer noted that Zach was "very emotional while EMS was working on Hayden" while Brian didn't get emotional until the actress was declared dead. The report went on to state that Brian showed police a "bag of medication" Hayden had been taking. Sources in Greenville, S.C., where Hayden was found unresponsive, reportedly told TMZ that opioid reversal drug Narcan was found on the scene.

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Hayden Panettiere's death has rocked the entertainment world, after the former child star and Heroes actress was found unresponsive inside an Airbnb in South Carolina on Sunday.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her rep told ****** O!. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Hayden passed away on Sunday in South Carolina (@ FilmMagic)
Authorities arrived on the scene just before 2 p.m. on Sunday after an acquaintance of Hayden's called 911. She was ****** ounced dead shortly thereafter, with police stating that they found no signs of "foul play" or "suspicious circumstances" during their preliminary investigation.
Hayden's life in the spotlight and behind the scenes was far from easy, with the actress battling loss, addiction and trauma over the years. Join ****** O! as we uncover the heartbreaking tragedies she endured before her death at 36.

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Millions of fans are mourning Hayden Panettiere after the heartbreaking news that she passed away at the age of 36 on August 16. With new details emerging, it's been revealed that she traveled from Los Angeles to South Carolina just one day before her sudden death, spending her final hours inside an apartment where emergency crews would later rush to save her.
Hayden Panettiere struggled with addictions to opioids and alcohol (@ Getty)
The "Heroes" and "Nashville" actress, 36, was found unresponsive Sunday afternoon inside a residence at the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville. She had been temporarily staying at the property, which Page Six confirmed was an Airbnb.
Panettiere had flown to South Carolina on Saturday with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson. Sources told TMZ that Hickerson and his brother were living in the apartment, but it's unclear who was inside when Panettiere was found.
A neighbor told Page Six she appeared to spend most, if not all, of her brief stay inside the unit. They said they were "shocked" to find out she was there. "I don't know that she was there long, and I'm not sure she even ever left the apartment, they told the outlet.

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Hayden Panettiere wasn't afraid to get candid about her ups and downs, and what they cost her, before her untimely death.
On August 16, 2026, the Bring It On: All or Nothing actress was found unresponsive at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, having suffered from an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest, days away from her 37th birthday.
In the months before her passing, she released her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, in which she opened up about her battle with addiction as well as postpartum depression, and her relationship with her daughter.
Hayden in September 2024 (@ Getty Images)
In 2018, the Nashville alum relinquished custody of her daughter Kaya, then around four years old, in an effort to focus on rehabilitating from her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Hayden Panettiere attends the world premiere of Paramount's "Scream VI" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Tributes are coming in from showbiz friends and colleagues of Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville, Scream and Heroes actress who died on Sunday at 36.
A representative for Panettiere issued a statement on behalf of the actress' father, Skip, to ABC 7 News in Los Angeles on Sunday, about his daughter's death. Panettiere was in Greenville, S.C., when the city's police department and EMTs responded to a call at 1:51 about "an unresponsive female."
Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes,' 'Nashville' And 'Scream' Star, Dies At 36
'Upon arrival, medical ****** istance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was ****** ounced deceased at the scene. The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner's Office," a statement from Greenville police reads.

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Someone who lived in the same building where Hayden Panettiere was found dead on Sunday, August 16, is shedding light on what the scene was like following her tragic death.
Speaking to NBC and CBS affiliate WYFF, Micah Lee — who lives at the Judson Mill Lofts, where Panettiere was ******* ounced dead at age 36 — said there was "just lots of commotion" after she was found unresponsive, adding that it was "just busy."
"It's definitely crazy, especially everybody is like here and talking about it this morning, so it's definitely surreal that it was right down the hall," Lee said. "I think it's crazy, especially someone so well known."
"It was yesterday afternoon, and just a bunch of commotion in the hallway — the halls are pretty hollow so noise echoes throughout, and I had just heard about someone collapsing and then afterwards there was talk about cardiac arrest," Lee said, referencing reports that first responders and EMS arrived on scene and located a female in cardiac arrest.
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The coroner's office overseeing the autopsy of TV and film star Hayden Panettiere, who died on Sunday in South Carolina, released a statement on Monday indicating that there were no signs of trauma found on her body.
On Sunday at around 1:50 p.m. local time, Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive inside a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Officials on the 911 call were reportedly heard discussing an "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" around the time of Panettiere's death, according to a report on Monday in Page Six.
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Police are investigating the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, star of TV and film, after being found unresponsive at her South Carolina home. NBC's Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.

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Like most people, handling death and grief was no easy feat for Hayden Panettiere.
The actress, popularly known for her roles in the "Scream" franchise, had previously opened up about handling the reality of death, especially that of a close loved one. She wasn't one to hide her struggles from the world, as she was open about her battles with addiction and postpartum depression.
Hayden Panettiere suddenly passed away on August 16 in South Carolina, less than a week before her 37th birthday.
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First responders and medical personnel showed up at a home in Greenville, South Carolina, in response to a 911 call about an "unresponsive female" in "cardiac arrest." TMZ obtained the dispatch audio of the responders sending medics to the home to perform CPR, though it is unclear which of Panettiere's friends found her and made the call.

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Less than 24 hours before Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a South Carolina home, the actress was photographed boarding a flight out of Los Angeles with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.
The following afternoon, emergency responders were dispatched after a 911 caller reported an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest involving the Heroes alum, according to audio obtained by People on Monday, August 17. She was ****** ounced dead at 2:32 p.m.
TMZ reported that Panettiere and Hickerson were seen at LAX on Saturday, August 15, before boarding a flight to Greenville, South Carolina. The outing marked her final public appearance before her death.
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The couple's relationship over the years has been contentious. They first began dating in 2018 before a series of breakups and reconciliations. Earlier this year, the Nashville actress wrote about their volatile relationship in her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. She also detailed her struggles with addiction.

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Hayden Panettiere's death follows the loss of her "best friend" and younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, and the fracturing of her relationship with her mother.
The "Scream" actress, who died Aug. 16 after authorities found her "unresponsive" at an apartment complex in South Carolina, heavily struggled with the 2023 death of her brother from cardiomegaly (or an enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications, at age 28.
"He was my only sibling, and it was my job to protect him," Panettiere told People in 2024. "When I lost him, I felt like I lost half of my soul."
In her recent memoir "This Is Me: A Reckoning," Panettiere revealed the former child actor was heavily abusing drugs, including crack and heroin, before he died.
Hayden Panettiere wrote about addiction in book months before death

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Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for her starring roles in TV shows like Heroes and Nashville, died on Sunday at age 36. She leaves behind a daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, who is 11.
In a statement to TIME, Greenville Police say that officers "responded to a report of an unresponsive female" at an address in Greenville, South Carolina, just before 2 p.m.
"Upon arrival, medical **** istance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was **** ounced deceased at the scene," the statement reads.
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Greenville Police also confirm that "the preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances" and that "an acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call."

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Hayden Panettiere, a former child star actress who went on to play roles in the popular TV series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died aged 36.
Her father confirmed the death in a statement to ABC News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen," he said.
Details about her death were not immediately made public but she was found unresponsive on Sunday at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina.
Born in 1989, Panettiere's credits include "Remember The ***** ans," "Ice Princess," "Scream 4" and "Scream VI."

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Further details are beginning to surface regarding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away on Sunday, August 16, inside her home in Greenville, South Carolina. She was just 36 years old.
Immediately after news of her death was reported, there were few details announced. However, we are now learning more.
TMZ released dispatch audio following a 911 call, which came around 1:51 p.m. ET. Panettiere was found "unresponsive" and in "cardiac arrest."
In the call, you can hear responders reporting to her address to "perform CPR on someone who overdosed."
Watch full video on TMZ

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Hollywood woke up Monday morning to the tragic news of Hayden Panettiere's untimely death at the age of 36, sparking an influx of tributes from her peers.
The former child star was found unresponsive by emergency services responding to a 911 call in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, with "no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances," per the Greenville County Coroner's Office. A cause of death has not been confirmed, with her publicist telling TMZ an autopsy would be performed on Monday.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her father Skip Panettiere shared in a Sunday statement. "We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
Panettiere impacted hundreds of her fellow actors and filmmakers across her career, which included work in hits such as "Heroes," "Nashville," "A Bug's Life," "Remember the **** ans," "Tiger Cruise," "Ice Princess," "Bring It On: All or Nothing," Until Dawn, Kingdom Hearts and the "Scream" franchise. Here's how she's being remembered:
"What an amazing talent you were… so gifted. Julius and I loved working with you… an old, wise soul with such a deep heart. I wish the world had more time with you because I had a burning curiosity about who you were becoming. I saw this beautiful Phoenix rising from the ashes," her "Custody" co-star Viola Davis wrote. "Your tests became your testimony, and your testimony became your legacy. You will be remembered. Rest well, Hayden. Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter, and all who loved you. May they always speak your name…"

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Just one day after Hayden Panettiere's shocking death at 36, new details have emerged about the actress' final moments.
According to audio of the dispatch call obtained by People on Monday, August 17, first responders were called to reports of an apparent overdose and cardiac arrest after the Heroes alum was found unresponsive at a South Carolina home.
While her official cause of death remains under investigation, the outlet reported that the words "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" were heard being discussed by officials.
"The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances," the Greenville Police Department said in a statement to the publication. "An acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call."
The identity of Panettiere's acquaintance has not been released. However, on Saturday, August 15, the Scream 4 star was spotted flying out of LAX with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson.

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New updates have emerged in the death of Hayden Panettiere, just hours after news broke that she had tragically passed.
The actress, who was just days shy of celebrating her 37th birthday, died of an apparent overdose per new reports, although further details have not yet been confirmed.
New reports have emerged surrounding the death of Hayden Panettiere (@ Getty Images)
TMZ first cited an unnamed friend of the actress who called 911 for an "unresponsive female," later confirmed to be Hayden. **** O! has reached out to Hayden's representative for a statement as well.
Further details from the publication as well as from People cite the use of breathing tubes and special medicine to revive the actress, to no avail. The call was placed around 1:50 PM local time, with Hayden **** ounced dead at 2:32 PM, also citing a "cardiac arrest."

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Hayden Panettiere's death is now an investigation, authorities said.
The actress died on Sunday at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.
An "acquaintance" called 911 to report "an unresponsive female."
An investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere is underway.
According to a 911 call obtained our sister site PEOPLE, officials spoke about an apparent "overdose" and "cardiac arrest" while treating Panettiere. Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Panettiere's rep, who told PEOPLE regarding the 911 call details: "I don't have any more information at this time, but it's looking as though that is the case."

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Hayden Panettiere's death is under investigation, but there were "not any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances," according to police.
The "Scream" and "Heroes" star died on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 36. The Greenville Police Department confirmed to Variety on Monday that police and EMS responded at 1:51 p.m. to a "report of an unresponsive female."
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New details have emerged surrounding the shocking death of Hayden Panetierre on Sunday.
Police in Greenville, South Carolina, "accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to a report of an unresponsive female" Sunday afternoon, according to a statement given to NBC News. "Upon arrival, medical ******* istance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was ******* ounced deceased at the scene."
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Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36 after being found unresponsive at an apartment in South Carolina.
The "Ice Princess" star died in Greenville, S.C., on Aug. 16, just five days before what would have been her 37th birthday.
Her father, Alan Lee "Skip" Panettiere, confirmed the devastating news in a statement provided to ABC News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," the statement read.
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36 after being found unresponsive at an apartment in South Carolina. ( Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in South Carolina and reportedly **** ounced dead despite advanced life support efforts
Authorities are investigating her death but have found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances so far
Panettiere was known for roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise
New details have been revealed about the last moments of Hayden Panettiere's life.
Police officers and EMS personnel responded to reports of an "unresponsive female," later identified as 36-year-old Panettiere, at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, at around 1:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 17, the Greenville Police Department previously confirmed to PEOPLE.

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