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Hayden Panettiere cause of death: What happened to Heroes star? Heres what the autopsy reveals

Hayden Panettiere death reason: The actress known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, died from an accidental overdose. The Greenville County Coroners Office reported the presence of fentanyl, alprazolam, and other medications in her system. She was discovered unresponsive in an apartment, and attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. Investigation into her death is ongoing, as law enforcement works to determine all circumstances.