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Actress's Sudden Death Linked to Deadly Pill
14 Sep
Summary
- Investigation focuses on a dealer after actress's death.
- Lethal dose suspected to be a single pill with fentanyl.
- Actress had openly discussed addiction struggles in memoir.
Hayden Panettiere's recent passing on August 16 is reportedly linked to a single pill suspected to be oxycodone mixed with fentanyl. Law enforcement sources indicate their investigation is concentrating on her alleged long-term drug dealer. Panettiere is believed to have ingested the lethal substance in Los Angeles before traveling to South Carolina, where she died just before her 37th birthday.
Fentanyl, an opioid 50 times more potent than heroin, is believed to be the cause of her overdose, though the official cause of death is pending toxicology results, which may take up to 12 weeks. Reports suggest that DEA agents in both Los Angeles and South Carolina are involved in the inquiry.
Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' had candidly shared her struggles with addiction, alcohol, opioid dependency, and postpartum depression in her memoir released three months prior to her death. She recounted receiving "happy pills" at age 15 and later turning to alcohol to cope with postpartum depression after her daughter's birth in 2014.
