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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
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The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
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BBC News emphasises “Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe”; Fox News leads with “Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled accidental, police say”.

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- Headline updated
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
3 sources at this update - Development updated
Greenville police closed Hayden Panettiere death investigation after medical examiner determined the "Remember the Titans" star's death was accidental.
2 sources at this update - Headline updated
Greenville police close Hayden Panettiere death investigation after medical examiner determines actress’ death was accidental.
2 sources at this update - First reported
A South Carolina coroner previously confirmed Panettiere died from an accidental drug overdose that included fentanyl.
1 source at this update