The mystery surrounding the death of actress Hayden Panettiere has been resolved, with authorities officially releasing the findings from their investigation.
Panettiere, who was 36, died on August 16 at a home in Greenville, South Carolina. Her death initially prompted speculation about a possible drug-related incident as officials waited for the results of toxicology tests.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has now determined that the actress died accidentally following the toxic effects of a combination of substances, including fentanyl.
Officials said the post-mortem examination did not reveal any traumatic injuries that played a role in her death.
The substances identified in her system included fentanyl, 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol and quetiapine. The coroner subsequently classified the manner of death as an accident and closed the case administratively.
The latest finding comes after earlier reports claimed investigators were examining whether Panettiere had unknowingly taken a fentanyl-contaminated drug.
Her representative had previously urged the public to disregard conflicting reports attributed to unnamed sources, stressing at the time that the investigation and toxicology examination were still underway.
Panettiere rose to international fame through her acting career, particularly her performances in Heroes and Nashville. She was 36 when she died.
