JUST IN: New Details Emerge in the Passing of Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere was unresponsive and in cardiac arrest after what emergency dispatchers described as an apparent overdose Sunday, with CPR already underway as paramedics rushed to the South Carolina residence. First responders continued chest compressions and administered advanced cardiac life support, but could not revive her. Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m., about 41 minutes after the initial 911 call. She was 36.
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The call came at approximately 1:51 p.m. on August 16th from a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, where Panettiere had been staying temporarily. Greenville Police said an acquaintance found the actress unresponsive and called 911. Investigators have not yet identified who that person is or said why Panettiere was in Greenville.
The initial emergency dispatch traffic described an “unresponsive female” and “cardiac arrest.” A later transmission sent another unit to the same address for an “overdose,” while another responder reported, “CPR in progress.” Paramedics then attempted to resuscitate Panettiere with chest compressions and advanced cardiac life support. Those efforts continued until she was declared dead at the scene.
People obtained the dispatch audio and reported that Narcan was found at the residence. Asked about the apparent overdose, Panettiere’s representative told the outlet, “I don’t have any more information at this time, but it’s looking as though that is the case.” No official agency has confirmed an overdose as her cause of death as of yet.
Greenville police said their preliminary investigation found no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office completed an autopsy Monday and found no trauma that would have contributed to her death, ABC News reported. Her cause and manner of death remain pending while investigators wait for additional studies, including toxicology results.
Panettiere had spoken openly about her history of alcohol and opioid addiction. In a 2022 interview with People, she described a years-long struggle that damaged her health and nearly ended her career. She later spent eight months in rehabilitation and said recovery required a daily decision to avoid returning to what she called a “cycle of self-destruction.”
The actress revisited those years in her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” which was released in May. The book covered her childhood in the entertainment industry, her struggle with addiction, postpartum depression after having her daughter, domestic abuse, and her attempts to rebuild her life. It arrived only three months before her sudden death.
Panettiere began acting as a child and appeared on “One Life to Live” and “Guiding Light” before moving into major film roles. She played Sheryl Yoast in “Remember the Titans” and later became widely known as Claire Bennet on NBC’s “Heroes.” Her portrayal of country singer Juliette Barnes on “Nashville” earned her two Golden Globe nominations, and she also appeared as Kirby Reed in the “Scream” franchise.
Panettiere leaves behind her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, whom she had with former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko. Her father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, confirmed her death through the actress’s representative and asked for privacy. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her,” he said.
Shocking 'truth' behind Prince Harry's decision to quit major role
Prince Harry should have "resigned in disgrace" from the board of a controversial African wildlife charity, a commentator says. James Walker makes the bombshell remark in Wednesday's episode of this publication's podcast, Daily Expresso.
He and the show's host, JJ Anisiobi, delve into the Duke of Sussex's dramatic decision to step down from African Parks. James, commenting on the controversy, said: "When you hear about this stuff and how long it's been going on for, you should be resigning in disgrace. [Harry] should be saying: 'I'm not touching that with a barge pole. That is a failed entity. We're going nowhere near it'.
"But no. He's still saying he's going to 'support their mission'. And again this Caroline Pearce, executive director of Survival International, goes on to say: 'His departure doesn't undo that record'.
"She alleged that African Parks was aware of the abuses for years, but it was only after Survival complained to Harry that the charity finally commissioned an investigation."
James added: "Well, she's got a point."
It emerged on Monday (August 24) that Harry was no longer a board member of the wildlife charity.
The conservation organisation has admitted that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers against members of the semi-nomadic Baka group in Congo-Brazzaville.
African Parks has said since that it has improved its safeguarding processes both in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park and institutionally.
Its admission followed an independent human rights investigation into allegations guards managed and paid by the charity had beaten, raped and tortured indigenous people in Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
Harry was president of the charity for six years before he became a member of its board of directors in 2023.
A spokesman for the Duke said he remains an active and avid supporter of African Parks. He added: "The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board.
"His commitment to conservation in Africa continues and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission."
Human rights organisation, Survival International, said it had been calling on Harry to step down from African Parks for years.
The group's director, Caroline Pearce, said in a statement: "It’s outrageous that for 10 years Prince Harry has served African Parks while the organisation has been responsible for abuse and violence against Indigenous people.
"His departure doesn't undo that record — African Parks itself must now be held accountable, and must abandon this model of fortress conservation for good."
Survival International said indigenous peoples know how best to manage their land and the idea outsiders know better is racist and colonial.
Iran TV Airs Sick Threat Against Barron Trump, Reports of $10M Bounty
Iranian state media aired an insane video about killing Barron Trump, along with reporting a $10 million bounty on his head ... and it's sure to get President Donald Trump's attention.
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Video: Iran TV Broadcasts Disturbing Threat Against Barron Trump, Reports $10M Bounty
The "Where to kill Barron Trump" clip says Barron's movements are being "fully monitored" while he's attending New York University ... and claims Barron's accounts for Xbox and Discord have been hacked.
The video goes into depth about what Barron wears ... and what his bodyguards wear. It also alleges his travel habits.
Per reports, the f-ed-up video is tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... and it's a big-time escalation in the threats coming out of Iran toward Trump as the war rages on.
The chilling video aired amid Trump ratcheting up pressure on Iran to finally crack ... his latest measure, dubbed "economic D-Day,” is meant to cripple Iran's economy.
The video might just be a BS scary tactic ... but it's still pretty freaking unnerving for the 20-year-old college student.
Chaos around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future as ‘six month plan’ revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are just days away from relocating back to Britain with their children.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be relocating back to the UK in a matter of days, however, they may not actually be staying here permanently. Just last week, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alongside their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be moving back to Britain.
It was reported that the children had already been enrolled on British schools, with the exact name and location of the school not revealed. It was also reported that the family would live in a private, non-royal residence, with the location kept private for security reasons. The motive behind the move was not reported.
While many think this means the Sussex family will be back in the UK - the country they once criticised very publicly - someone close to the couple has revealed that it could actually only be temporary.
The source told The Times: “It’ll be an extended period of time — it could be six months, it could be a year, it could be more — I don’t think even they know yet.
“They might suddenly go: ‘Why don’t we try Canada for a while? Why don’t we try Australia?’ It’s one of the great things about being private individuals [that they can live where they choose].”
The family has spent the last six years living in Montecito, California (Image: Instagram / @meghan)
Harry and Meghan themselves have not released a statement on their upcoming move back to Harry’s home country.
Rumours have been swirling about why they are relocating, with some people believing it is due to Harry’s desire to be close to King Charles.
Other reports suggest that Meghan has been offered an acting role based in Britain, although there is no official confirmation.
The family are reportedly set to fly over from California before the end of August, allowing the children to settle before they start at their new school. It has been reported that the family will keep their Montecito home in America, and their Portugal holiday home. It has also been reported that the family's chickens will stay at the Montecito home, while the family's two dogs are expected to fly over to the UK with them.
