- Hayden Panettiere was found dead by a friend inside a South Carolina home, and Emergency Medical Service workers responded to a call about a person in cardiac arrest and an unresponsive female, TMZ has learned.
- Law enforcement sources say Hayden's friend called 911 at 1:51 PM Sunday to report that the actress was unresponsive and in cardiac arrest inside the residence in Greenville, SC.
- TMZ obtained dispatch audio of responders sending medics to her location to perform CPR on someone who overdosed.
- Greenville police officers and EMS workers quickly responded, and paramedics attempted to resuscitate Hayden using advanced cardiac life support, which builds on CPR by adding special medicines, breathing tubes, and heart rhythm tracking.
- Paramedics also did chest compressions on Hayden, but nothing could bring her back to life, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 PM.
- Police say there were no initial signs of foul play and the circumstances surrounding Hayden's death did not appear to be suspicious.
- The Greenville County coroner will perform an autopsy Monday to determine a cause and manner of death.
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' tragically passed away at 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, expressed profound sadness, stating, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden."
Emergency services responded to a 911 call at 1:51 PM on Sunday, reporting an unresponsive female in cardiac arrest at her Greenville, SC home. Despite attempts at resuscitation, including advanced cardiac life support, she was pronounced dead at 2:32 PM.12456
Authorities reported no initial signs of foul play, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. Panettiere had openly discussed her struggles with addiction and mental health in her memoir, "This Is Me," released in May.7
She rose to fame in 2006 as a cheerleader with superpowers in 'Heroes,' a role that resonated with audiences. “Save the cheerleader, save the world,” became a mantra for the series. Her career spanned decades, including notable performances in 'Remember the Titans' and 'Scream VI.'
Panettiere's passing has left a significant impact on her fans and the entertainment industry, as she was remembered as a talented actress who brought joy to many. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature,” her father added, highlighting her influence both on and off-screen.
“The friend called 911 at 1:51 PM Sunday from Greenville, SC, and paramedics attempted advanced cardiac life support before she was pronounced dead at 2:32 PM. Police reported no initial signs of foul play, and the Greenville County coroner will perform an autopsy Monday.”
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