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Hayden Panettiere cause of death: Actor reportedly suffered overdose and cardiac arrest
Updated On: 17 August, 2026 07:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hayden Panettiere died at 36, and details surrounding her death have surfaced. Dispatch audio reportedly mentioned a possible overdose and cardiac arrest, while police said there were no initial signs of foul play

Hayden Panettiere (Pic/X)
Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream franchise, has died at the age of 36. Details surrounding her death have now surfaced, with dispatch audio reportedly mentioning a possible overdose and cardiac arrest. However, authorities said there were no initial signs of foul play.
Hayden Panettiere’s death details surface
According to TMZ, paramedics tried to revive Panettiere using emergency medical procedures, including medication, breathing support, and chest compressions, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Authorities were alerted after a friend of the Scream actress called 911.


