Hayden Panettiere‘s death has officially been ruled an accident.
In a statement given to the press on Wednesday, the Greenville Police Department said they were closing their investigation, explaining:
“Based on the medical examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental. The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation.”
The actress and animal rights advocate died suddenly on August 16 in a South Carolina AirBnB rental. Her cause of death has been listed as an accidental overdose due to “the toxic effects” of fentanyl, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol, and Quetiapine. As previously stated by authorities, there were no signs of trauma.
She was only 36.
Related: Hayden’s Powerful Dolphin Advocacy
The Nashville star raised awareness for many causes, notably both animal rights and postpartum depression. Her legacy will live on through the positive impact she left on society, her brilliant performances on screen, the love and compassion she showed others, and of course, through her daughter, Kaya. May she rest in peace.
To learn more about postpartum depression, CLICK HERE or HERE.
To learn more about Hayden’s work for animal rights, CLICK HERE or HERE.
[Image via YouTube/ABC.]
