NewsWSVN 7 News 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, and toxicology results are pending.
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The involvement of the DEA in a death investigation often signals that federal authorities are examining potential drug-related factors or the source of substances found at the scene.
Key Facts
- The DEA has joined the investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.
- Panettiere was found unresponsive at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment on Sunday.
- Medics pronounced her dead at 2:32 p.m. after resuscitation efforts failed.
- An autopsy performed on Monday showed no signs of trauma contributing to her death.
- Dispatch audio 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“Ex-partner of the deceased”organizationDrug Enforcement Administration“Federal agency joining the investigation”organizationGreenville Police“Local law enforcement agency”other36“Age of the deceased”personBrian Hickerson“Boyfriend of the deceased”personHayden Panettiere“Deceased actress”