NEW: Hayden Panettiere’s Autopsy Results Officially Revealed
Preliminary autopsy results in the death of actress Hayden Panettiere found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death, offering the first official medical update after the 36-year-old star was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina apartment.
Panettiere was pronounced dead Sunday after police and paramedics responded to Greenville’s Judson Mill Lofts following a report of an unresponsive woman and a suspected overdose.
A 911 call came in at 1:51 p.m. A female dispatcher described Panettiere as suffering a “cardiac arrest.” Moments later, a male dispatcher reported a suspected overdose at the residence.
Emergency workers performed chest compressions and other lifesaving measures, but Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m., roughly 40 minutes after the initial call.
“First responders and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and located a female in cardiac arrest,” the Greenville County Coroner’s Office said in a statement. “EMS personnel initiated advanced cardiac life support measures; however, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the individual was pronounced deceased at 2:32 PM.”
Detectives said officers responded after an “acquaintance” reported that Panettiere was “unresponsive.”
A City of Greenville Police Department spokesman provided additional details about the response.
“On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1:51pm, officers from the Greenville Police Department, accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to a report of an unresponsive female at Judson Mill Lofts, located at 701 Easley Bridge Road.
“Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office and Greenville City Police Department have both launched investigations into Panettiere’s death.
Authorities said the “preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.”
The preliminary autopsy also found no evidence that physical trauma played a role in her death.
“At autopsy no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death,” the coroner’s statement continued. “The cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies.“
That means officials have not yet determined Panettiere’s final cause or manner of death.
“This investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.”
Panettiere would have turned 37 on Friday.
The actress and her on-and-off boyfriend, real estate agent Brian Hickerson, reportedly traveled from Los Angeles to South Carolina one day before her death. Hickerson is from the state.
Panettiere had an 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, following a life-threatening birth. She later gave full custody to the child’s father, her former fiancé and Ukrainian boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko.
A performer since childhood, Panettiere began her career in soap operas before moving into major film and television roles.
She voiced Dot in Pixar’s 1998 film “A Bug’s Life” and appeared alongside Denzel Washington in the 2000 sports drama “Remember the Titans.”
Her breakout role came as cheerleader Claire Bennet in NBC’s superhero drama “Heroes.”
She later starred as country singer Juliette Barnes across six seasons of “Nashville,” a performance that earned her two Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actress.
Panettiere also recorded music for the series and landed 11 entries on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.
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.
