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Actress Hayden Panettiere's Death Ruled Accidental

Greenville police close investigation into the 'Heroes' star's passing.

Actress Hayden Panettiere's Death Ruled Accidental

Police have ruled the death of actress Hayden Panettiere as accidental, the Greenville Police Department announced Wednesday. The ruling concludes the investigation into her death.

Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36 years old at the time of her death, which occurred on August 16.


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