A troubling new detail has emerged in the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, sources say a laced pill may be responsible.
Law enforcement officials told TMZ that fentanyl was found in an oxycodone pill she took which was allegedly taken the morning of her death.
This Hayden Panettiere fentanyl death case has stunned fans across the world. She was found unresponsive in Greenville just before her 37th birthday.
According to TMZ, Panettiere had obtained black-market prescription drugs from a longtime contact, she reportedly used several substances during a flight before her death.
Her official cause of death remains unconfirmed at this time, while authorities are still waiting on results from ongoing toxicology testing.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is now investigating the case, agents in Los Angeles and South Carolina are working together on the matter.
This Hayden Panettiere fentanyl death investigation includes tracing how the pill entered her possession, officials hope to identify everyone connected to the supply chain.
Her boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was reportedly with her at the time, he has since met with DEA officials as part of the ongoing probe.
Police said Hickerson had earlier shown officers medication Panettiere was using, this detail was included in the official incident report.
Emergency responders worked for an extended period to save her life, she was later pronounced dead at 2:31 p.m. that day.
Through his attorney, Hickerson confirmed the case remains under investigation, he also stated that police found no signs of foul play.
Before her death, Panettiere had released a memoir sharing deeply personal struggles, she wrote about addiction, trauma, and the pressures of fame.
She remains known for iconic roles in “Heroes,” “Ice Princess,” and “Nashville.”
