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12:20 PM ET, August 18, 2026

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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
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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 …
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.
Shawn Cohen / Daily Mail:
Hayden Panettiere's ‘second mom’ reveals behind-the-scenes heartache: ‘She never stood a chance’  —  Hayden Panettiere's heartbroken ‘second mom’ has revealed her devastation over the actress's sudden death at just 36 - and told how the troubled star ‘tried and tried’ to overcome the demons that plagued her adult life.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and New York Post
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko laments actress' death: ‘Left this world far too soon’  —  Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, is mourning the death of the actress after obtaining custody of their daughter.  —  “Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief.
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 …
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.
Page Six:
911 dispatch reveals Hayden Panettiere was found dead at home after ‘overdose’
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere Opened Up About Daughter Kaya Weeks Before Death
JD Knapp / The Wrap:
SXSW to Launch Podcast Festival in 2027  —  Plus, South by Southwest sets new venue locations and badge options for next year's event in Austin  —  SXSW is adding a Podcast Festival to its 2027 lineup in Austin, organizers announced on Tuesday.  The medium now joins Innovation, Film & TV …
Discussion: IndieWire, Deadline, Variety and Billboard
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Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Hayden Panettiere Shared Heartbreaking Final Instagram Post Weeks Before Death at 36
Alyssa Ray / The Wrap:
Rosie O'Donnell Taunts Trump During First Monologue as ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Host: 'I Know You're Watching'  —  “If you thought the president hated ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ when it was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, buckle up, people,” the comedian adds  —  Rosie O'Donnell stepped in as host …
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson Forced to Keep Rekindled Romance Quiet  —  HAYDEN PANETTIERE BRIAN HICKERSON RELATIONSHIP WAS BAD FOR BUSINESS ... Kept Rekindled Romance Quiet … Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson kept their rekindled romance to themselves in order to protect her career ... TMZ has learned.
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Chris Bradford / Page Six:
Hayden Panettiere's co-stars lead emotional tributes following her death at 36: 'Don't be gone'
 
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