Hayden Panettiere Death Probe Now Spans Los Angeles and South Carolina; Toxicology Results Still Pending

Panettiere had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before she died.

Investigators are focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death and where they came from, though toxicology results remain pending.

The investigation into Panettiere's death is now cross-country, spanning both Los Angeles and South Carolina, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Panettiere's representative issued a statement Monday condemning what they called "gossip and speculation" surrounding her death, saying: "Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about." The statement added that this was "deeply disrespectful to her memory."

A representative for Panettiere said in a statement: "There's nothing to be shared at this time as the investigation is ongoing but we are hopeful that justice will be served."

The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office.

Multiple news outlets, citing dispatch audio and sources familiar with the investigation, report Panettiere is suspected to have died of an overdose. The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

DEA involvement typically focuses on how a victim obtained drugs and whether any associates or medical professionals broke the law in securing them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined Greenville Police and the coroner's office in investigating Panettiere's death, according to multiple sources.

Toxicology results remain pending, and the official cause and manner of death have not been determined.

A search warrant was executed at the apartment complex, and surveillance footage reportedly shows all three individuals arriving and leaving the property.

Brian Hickerson showed officers a bag of medication Panettiere had been taking. The names of the medications were redacted from the released report.

Brian Hickerson, 37, Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, and his brother Zach were present at the apartment and are listed as witnesses in the police incident report. Brian is listed as the 911 complainant.

Panettiere had been temporarily staying at the Greenville residence where she was found, rather than living there permanently.

An autopsy was completed Monday. The coroner's office said no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to her death, though the official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office said Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest. First responders performed advanced cardiac life support, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Sunday.

Her death comes less than a week before what would have been her 37th birthday.

Panettiere began her career as a child star and became known for playing Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," as well as roles in "Remember the Titans," "Ice Princess," and the "Scream" franchise.

Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, also confirmed her death in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden." He asked for privacy as the family processes the loss.

The reason for Panettiere's presence in Greenville is unknown, though her "Nashville" co-star Charles Esten had performed at a nearby venue, The Foundry at Judson Mill, the Friday before.

The Greenville Police Department is investigating alongside the Greenville County Coroner's Office. Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Officers and EMS personnel arrived at approximately 1:51 p.m. and administered medical assistance at the scene, but Panettiere was pronounced dead. An acquaintance had placed the 911 call.

On Sunday, August 16th, Greenville Police and EMS responded to Judson Mill Lofts at 701 Easley Bridge Road after a report of an unresponsive female.

Incident reported at 701 Easley Bridge Rd.

Panettiere had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before she died.

Investigators are focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death and where they came from, though toxicology results remain pending.

The investigation into Panettiere's death is now cross-country, spanning both Los Angeles and South Carolina, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Panettiere's representative issued a statement Monday condemning what they called "gossip and speculation" surrounding her death, saying: "Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about." The statement added that this was "deeply disrespectful to her memory."

A representative for Panettiere said in a statement: "There's nothing to be shared at this time as the investigation is ongoing but we are hopeful that justice will be served."

The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office.

Multiple news outlets, citing dispatch audio and sources familiar with the investigation, report Panettiere is suspected to have died of an overdose. The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

DEA involvement typically focuses on how a victim obtained drugs and whether any associates or medical professionals broke the law in securing them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined Greenville Police and the coroner's office in investigating Panettiere's death, according to multiple sources.

Toxicology results remain pending, and the official cause and manner of death have not been determined.

A search warrant was executed at the apartment complex, and surveillance footage reportedly shows all three individuals arriving and leaving the property.

Brian Hickerson showed officers a bag of medication Panettiere had been taking. The names of the medications were redacted from the released report.

Brian Hickerson, 37, Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, and his brother Zach were present at the apartment and are listed as witnesses in the police incident report. Brian is listed as the 911 complainant.

Panettiere had been temporarily staying at the Greenville residence where she was found, rather than living there permanently.

An autopsy was completed Monday. The coroner's office said no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to her death, though the official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office said Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest. First responders performed advanced cardiac life support, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Sunday.

Her death comes less than a week before what would have been her 37th birthday.

Panettiere began her career as a child star and became known for playing Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," as well as roles in "Remember the Titans," "Ice Princess," and the "Scream" franchise.

Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, also confirmed her death in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden." He asked for privacy as the family processes the loss.

The reason for Panettiere's presence in Greenville is unknown, though her "Nashville" co-star Charles Esten had performed at a nearby venue, The Foundry at Judson Mill, the Friday before.

The Greenville Police Department is investigating alongside the Greenville County Coroner's Office. Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Officers and EMS personnel arrived at approximately 1:51 p.m. and administered medical assistance at the scene, but Panettiere was pronounced dead. An acquaintance had placed the 911 call.

On Sunday, August 16th, Greenville Police and EMS responded to Judson Mill Lofts at 701 Easley Bridge Road after a report of an unresponsive female.

Incident reported at 701 Easley Bridge Rd.

Panettiere had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before she died.

Investigators are focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death and where they came from, though toxicology results remain pending.

The investigation into Panettiere's death is now cross-country, spanning both Los Angeles and South Carolina, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Panettiere's representative issued a statement Monday condemning what they called "gossip and speculation" surrounding her death, saying: "Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about." The statement added that this was "deeply disrespectful to her memory."

A representative for Panettiere said in a statement: "There's nothing to be shared at this time as the investigation is ongoing but we are hopeful that justice will be served."

The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office.

Multiple news outlets, citing dispatch audio and sources familiar with the investigation, report Panettiere is suspected to have died of an overdose. The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

DEA involvement typically focuses on how a victim obtained drugs and whether any associates or medical professionals broke the law in securing them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined Greenville Police and the coroner's office in investigating Panettiere's death, according to multiple sources.

Toxicology results remain pending, and the official cause and manner of death have not been determined.

A search warrant was executed at the apartment complex, and surveillance footage reportedly shows all three individuals arriving and leaving the property.

Brian Hickerson showed officers a bag of medication Panettiere had been taking. The names of the medications were redacted from the released report.

Brian Hickerson, 37, Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, and his brother Zach were present at the apartment and are listed as witnesses in the police incident report. Brian is listed as the 911 complainant.

Panettiere had been temporarily staying at the Greenville residence where she was found, rather than living there permanently.

An autopsy was completed Monday. The coroner's office said no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to her death, though the official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office said Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest. First responders performed advanced cardiac life support, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Sunday.

Her death comes less than a week before what would have been her 37th birthday.

Panettiere began her career as a child star and became known for playing Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," as well as roles in "Remember the Titans," "Ice Princess," and the "Scream" franchise.

Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, also confirmed her death in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden." He asked for privacy as the family processes the loss.

The reason for Panettiere's presence in Greenville is unknown, though her "Nashville" co-star Charles Esten had performed at a nearby venue, The Foundry at Judson Mill, the Friday before.

The Greenville Police Department is investigating alongside the Greenville County Coroner's Office. Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Officers and EMS personnel arrived at approximately 1:51 p.m. and administered medical assistance at the scene, but Panettiere was pronounced dead. An acquaintance had placed the 911 call.

On Sunday, August 16th, Greenville Police and EMS responded to Judson Mill Lofts at 701 Easley Bridge Road after a report of an unresponsive female.

Incident reported at 701 Easley Bridge Rd.

Panettiere had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before she died.

Investigators are focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death and where they came from, though toxicology results remain pending.

The investigation into Panettiere's death is now cross-country, spanning both Los Angeles and South Carolina, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Panettiere's representative issued a statement Monday condemning what they called "gossip and speculation" surrounding her death, saying: "Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about." The statement added that this was "deeply disrespectful to her memory."

A representative for Panettiere said in a statement: "There's nothing to be shared at this time as the investigation is ongoing but we are hopeful that justice will be served."

The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office.

Multiple news outlets, citing dispatch audio and sources familiar with the investigation, report Panettiere is suspected to have died of an overdose. The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

DEA involvement typically focuses on how a victim obtained drugs and whether any associates or medical professionals broke the law in securing them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined Greenville Police and the coroner's office in investigating Panettiere's death, according to multiple sources.

Toxicology results remain pending, and the official cause and manner of death have not been determined.

A search warrant was executed at the apartment complex, and surveillance footage reportedly shows all three individuals arriving and leaving the property.

Brian Hickerson showed officers a bag of medication Panettiere had been taking. The names of the medications were redacted from the released report.

Brian Hickerson, 37, Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, and his brother Zach were present at the apartment and are listed as witnesses in the police incident report. Brian is listed as the 911 complainant.

Panettiere had been temporarily staying at the Greenville residence where she was found, rather than living there permanently.

An autopsy was completed Monday. The coroner's office said no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to her death, though the official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office said Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest. First responders performed advanced cardiac life support, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Sunday.

Her death comes less than a week before what would have been her 37th birthday.

Panettiere began her career as a child star and became known for playing Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," as well as roles in "Remember the Titans," "Ice Princess," and the "Scream" franchise.

Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, also confirmed her death in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden." He asked for privacy as the family processes the loss.

The reason for Panettiere's presence in Greenville is unknown, though her "Nashville" co-star Charles Esten had performed at a nearby venue, The Foundry at Judson Mill, the Friday before.

The Greenville Police Department is investigating alongside the Greenville County Coroner's Office. Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Officers and EMS personnel arrived at approximately 1:51 p.m. and administered medical assistance at the scene, but Panettiere was pronounced dead. An acquaintance had placed the 911 call.

On Sunday, August 16th, Greenville Police and EMS responded to Judson Mill Lofts at 701 Easley Bridge Road after a report of an unresponsive female.

Incident reported at 701 Easley Bridge Rd.

Panettiere had flown from Los Angeles to South Carolina the day before she died.

Investigators are focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death and where they came from, though toxicology results remain pending.

The investigation into Panettiere's death is now cross-country, spanning both Los Angeles and South Carolina, according to sources cited by ABC News.

Panettiere's representative issued a statement Monday condemning what they called "gossip and speculation" surrounding her death, saying: "Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about." The statement added that this was "deeply disrespectful to her memory."

A representative for Panettiere said in a statement: "There's nothing to be shared at this time as the investigation is ongoing but we are hopeful that justice will be served."

The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies, according to the Greenville County Coroner's Office.

Multiple news outlets, citing dispatch audio and sources familiar with the investigation, report Panettiere is suspected to have died of an overdose. The official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

DEA involvement typically focuses on how a victim obtained drugs and whether any associates or medical professionals broke the law in securing them.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has joined Greenville Police and the coroner's office in investigating Panettiere's death, according to multiple sources.

Toxicology results remain pending, and the official cause and manner of death have not been determined.

A search warrant was executed at the apartment complex, and surveillance footage reportedly shows all three individuals arriving and leaving the property.

Brian Hickerson showed officers a bag of medication Panettiere had been taking. The names of the medications were redacted from the released report.

Brian Hickerson, 37, Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, and his brother Zach were present at the apartment and are listed as witnesses in the police incident report. Brian is listed as the 911 complainant.

Panettiere had been temporarily staying at the Greenville residence where she was found, rather than living there permanently.

An autopsy was completed Monday. The coroner's office said no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to her death, though the official cause and manner of death remain pending further studies.

The Greenville County Coroner's Office said Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest. First responders performed advanced cardiac life support, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Sunday.

Her death comes less than a week before what would have been her 37th birthday.

Panettiere began her career as a child star and became known for playing Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," as well as roles in "Remember the Titans," "Ice Princess," and the "Scream" franchise.

Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, also confirmed her death in a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden." He asked for privacy as the family processes the loss.

The reason for Panettiere's presence in Greenville is unknown, though her "Nashville" co-star Charles Esten had performed at a nearby venue, The Foundry at Judson Mill, the Friday before.

The Greenville Police Department is investigating alongside the Greenville County Coroner's Office. Preliminary findings have not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

Officers and EMS personnel arrived at approximately 1:51 p.m. and administered medical assistance at the scene, but Panettiere was pronounced dead. An acquaintance had placed the 911 call.

On Sunday, August 16th, Greenville Police and EMS responded to Judson Mill Lofts at 701 Easley Bridge Road after a report of an unresponsive female.

Incident reported at 701 Easley Bridge Rd.