New details emerge about Hayden Panettiere’s death: What police have revealed
Hayden Panettiere (photo: Getty Images)
New details have emerged about the death of Hayden Panettiere, who suddenly died at the age of 36. She was found in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, after which police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene, according to TMZ.
What authorities say about Panettiere’s death
The actress died on Sunday, August 16, in Greenville, South Carolina. According to authorities, at around 1:51 p.m., emergency services received a call about an unconscious woman who was in cardiac arrest.
Police officers and paramedics arrived at the scene. Medical personnel performed CPR and provided emergency treatment. Despite attempts to save Panettiere, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:32 p.m.
Police sources said a friend called emergency services, although it has not been disclosed whether the caller was a man or a woman. At the same time, the preliminary investigation found no signs of violence or suspicious circumstances.
In an audio recording of the emergency call released by the publication, the words “overdose” and “CPR in progress” can reportedly be heard around the time of Panettiere’s death.
Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36 (screenshot)
At the same time, the official cause of death has not yet been determined. It will be established by the Greenville County coroner after an autopsy.
What is known about Panettiere’s death and life
As previously reported, the tragic news was announced by the actress’s longtime representative on behalf of her father, Alan Panettiere.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic death of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to everyone who knew her, as well as to the millions of people who watched her on screen,” the statement said.
In 2023, the actress’s family also lost her brother Jansen, who was 28 years old. He had heart health problems.
Panettiere began her career as a child. She gained worldwide fame for her role as Claire Bennet in the sci-fi series Heroes, and later starred in the musical drama Nashville. For her portrayal of Juliette Barnes, she received two Golden Globe nominations.
Panettiere also appeared in the films Remember the Titans, Raising Helen, Scream 4 and Scream VI. Her final project was the psychological thriller Sleepwalker.
The actress is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya Evdokia, whom she had with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. The couple got engaged in 2013 after nearly four years together, but they never married.
They eventually split, and the boxer was granted full custody of their daughter amid the actress’s struggles with mental health and addiction.
