DEA Probes Nashville Star's Sudden Death

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined the ongoing investigation into the death of the Nashville star, who passed away on August 16, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. Authorities confirmed that police and EMS responded to reports of an unresponsive female. Initial findings by the Greenville Police Department did not suggest any foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Dispatch audio obtained by PEOPLE alluded to a possible overdose and cardiac arrest as contributing factors to the emergency. Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, was reportedly found at the scene. The actress's estranged mother expressed concern about her daughter's on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, who was present at the residence.

An autopsy has since been completed, with the Greenville County Coroner's Office reporting no signs of trauma that would have contributed to the death. However, the official cause and manner of death are still pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies. The actress's body was released to her family on Tuesday night.