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7:55 PM ET, August 17, 2026

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ABC News:
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36  —  Panettiere is remembered for roles on “Heroes” and “Nashville,” among others.  —  Nbc/Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty I  —  Actress Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News.  She was 36 years old.
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TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere: 911 Call For A Female in ‘Cardiac Arrest,’ Possible Overdose  —  Hayden Panettiere was found dead by a friend inside a South Carolina home ... and Emergency Medical Service workers responded to a call about a person in “cardiac arrest” and an “unresponsive female,” TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere Death: Narcan Found in Apartment  —  HAYDEN PANETTIERE DEATH OVERDOSE EVIDENCE FOUND ON SCENE … HAYDEN PANETTIERE AUTOPSY SHOWS NO SIGNS OF TRAUMA
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36  —  8/17/2026 6:32 AM PT — TMZ has obtained photos of the emergency response that showed up to the scene.  —  8/17/2026 3:45 AM PT — Hayden Panettiere was found dead by a friend inside a South Carolina home ... Emergency Medical Service workers responded …
NBC News:
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36  —  Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said the “preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.”  Panettiere revealed this year that she struggled with postpartum depression and addiction.
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Hayden Panettiere's neighbor recalls ‘shocking’ moments after actress died in luxury apartment complex  —  Residents were stunned to learn that Hayden Panettiere died at a luxury apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina.  —  In an exclusive interview with Page Six …
Page Six:
911 dispatch reveals Hayden Panettiere was found dead at home after ‘overdose’  —  Hayden Panettiere died in her South Carolina home after an “overdose,” according to 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six.  —  Paramedics responded to a call about an “unidentified female” in “cardiac arrest” …
Beth Shilliday / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Hayden Panettiere's Postpartum Depression Battle — Star Admitted Regaining ‘Emotional Balance’ Was ‘Really Painful’ Before Her Death  —  Hayden Panettiere bravely opened up about her battle with postpartum depression at a time when the subject didn't receive the attention it deserved, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Discussion: Page Six, Nicki Swift and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere Said She Had ‘A Lot More Life to Live’ Months Before Death  —  HAYDEN PANETTIERE FELT SHE HAD ‘A LOT MORE LIFE TO LIVE’ ... Looked Ahead Before Death  —  MOVING FORWARD  —  Hayden Panettiere was looking forward to a fresh start just three months before her death …
Teresa Roca / Page Six:
Hayden Panettiere autopsy shows actress had ‘no signs of trauma’ at time of death  —  Hayden Panettiere's autopsy has been completed and her cause of death is pending further investigation.  —  The Greenville County Coroner's Office told Page Six in a statement, “On August 16, 2026 …
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere Opened Up About Daughter Kaya Weeks Before Death
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Hayden Panettiere Shared Heartbreaking Final Instagram Post Weeks Before Death at 36
Tess Patton / The Wrap:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Witney Carson Enters Season 35 Ballroom 5 Months Pregnant: 'I Don't Want to Hide It'  —  The reigning mirrorball champion will compete with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” star Guillermo Rodriguez  —  “Dancing With the Stars” pro Witney Carson, Season 34's mirrorball champion …
 
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