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Hayden Panettiere's cause of death revealed
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd and Dennis Broad , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 22, 2026
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What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbam...
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Key points The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbam... What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbam...
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