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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

DEA joins investigation into death of actress Hayden Panettiere

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who was found unresponsive in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday. Authorities have not yet determined a cause of death, pending toxicology results, though dispatch audio referenced a possible overdose.

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Why It Matters

The involvement of the DEA in a death investigation typically indicates that federal authorities are examining potential links to controlled substances or drug-related criminal activity.

Key Facts

  • The DEA has joined the investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.
  • Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday.
  • Medics pronounced her dead at 2:32 p.m. after resuscitation efforts failed.
  • An autopsy performed Monday showed no signs of trauma contributing to her death.
  • Dispatch audio from the scene referenced a possible overdose and CPR in progress.
  • Brian Hickerson, the boyfriend of the deceased, provided officers with a bag of her medications.
  • Toxicology test results are pending and may take weeks to complete.
  • No official cause or manner of death has been determined.

Who's Mentioned

personWladimir Klitschko“Former partner of the deceased”organizationDrug Enforcement Administration“Federal agency investigating the death”organizationGreenville Police“Local law enforcement agency”personBrian Hickerson“Boyfriend of the deceased”personHayden Panettiere“Deceased actress”