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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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Compiled from 3 independent publishers BBC News · Fox News · CBS News

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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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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Headline updated

    Greenville police close Hayden Panettiere death investigation after medical examiner determines actress’ death was accidental.

    2 sources at this update
  4. First reported

    A South Carolina coroner previously confirmed Panettiere died from an accidental drug overdose that included fentanyl.

    1 source at this update

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