Overview
- Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive in a South Carolina residence and was pronounced dead on August 16.
- A preliminary autopsy reported no signs of trauma, and officials say toxicology and specialized forensic tests could take weeks to months before an official determination.
- Reports from the scene say Narcan was found and dispatch audio referenced a possible overdose, and the DEA has joined local authorities to assist the investigation.
- At the Toronto International Film Festival, Courteney Cox remembered Panettiere as "fun and happy and smart," and fellow cast members have continued to post tributes.
- Local coverage also noted a recent incident involving Panettiere’s ex‑boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother in Greenville, and family representatives have asked for privacy while they grieve.