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Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Star, Dies at 36 in South Carolina

Hayden Panettiere's sudden death at age 36 has sparked a federal investigation and public debate over addiction, child actors' safety, and the role of those close to her during her final hours.

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Hayden Panettiere found unresponsive at home in South Carolina

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DEA joins investigation into Panettiere's sudden death

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Mother calls boyfriend Brian Hickerson 'toxic'; police investigate

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Hayden Panettiere was given Narcan after being found unconscious

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Anna Paquin and others call for child actor protections

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Mother makes accusations against boyfriend as estate goes to daughter

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'Heroes' cast reunites to honor Hayden Panettiere's legacy

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8 articles

  1. Hayden Panettiere’s death highlights increased risk of fatal overdose immediately after period of sobriety
    The Independent
  2. Hayden Panettiere's Parents Fighting Over Who Should Get Her Earrings, Coroner Says - TMZ
    TMZ
  3. Hayden Panettiere died of an accidental overdose, coroner's office says
    CBS Top Stories
  4. L’attrice statunitense Hayden Panettiere è morta per un’overdose di fentanyl e altri farmaci, ha stabilito l’autopsia
    Il Post
  5. Actor Hayden Panettiere’s death linked to fentanyl: What makes the opioid so dangerous?
    Indian Express

31 articles

  1. Hayden Panettiere died of accidental fentanyl overdose, coroner reports
    CBS Top Stories
  2. Hayden Panettiere: o que autópsia revela sobre causa da morte da atriz
    BBC Brasil
  3. La actriz Hayden Panettiere murió de una sobredosis accidental por una mezcla que incluía fentanilo
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  4. Hayden Panettiere è morta a 36 anni per overdose di fentanyl, la conferma della polizia
    Fanpage
  5. Heroes star Hayden Panettiere died from 'toxic' mix of drugs, including fentanyl: coroner's report
    CBC News

3 articles

  1. Pictured: Hayden Panettiere's friends Connie Britton and Beverly D'Angelo lead stars paying tribute at Malibu memorial ceremony
    Daily Mail
  2. New Photos of Hayden Panettiere's Memorial Show Connie Britton, Ruby Rose & More Celebs Mourning - TMZ
    TMZ
  3. Hayden Panettiere Remembered by Hollywood Celebs During 'Emotional' Memorial - tmz.com
    tmz.com

1 article

  1. Hayden Panettiere's loved ones to honor tragic star at celebration of life this weekend... amid report fentanyl played role in her death
    Daily Mail

2 articles

  1. Comprimido sob suspeita: morte de Hayden Panettiere ainda é investigada
    Notícias ao Minuto
  2. Hayden Panettiere's rep says probe into star's death at 36 is still under review... amid reports fentanyl played role in her passing
    Daily Mail