Overview
- Police and emergency medical teams responded to a residence at Judson Mill Lofts after a 911 call and declared Panettiere dead following advanced resuscitation efforts on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
- A media‑obtained emergency dispatch audio included references to a possible overdose and cardiac arrest, but officials have not confirmed those as the cause of death.
- Greenville police say their preliminary inquiry found no signs of violence or third‑party involvement and that the case is being worked with the county medical examiner.
- Panettiere’s family confirmed her death and asked for privacy while colleagues and fans have publicly mourned her life and career.
- Panettiere rose to fame as a child actor and was best known for Heroes and Nashville; her recent memoir detailed struggles with depression, postpartum depression and addiction, and officials warn forensic results are needed before drawing conclusions.