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Former co-star Beth Chamberlin reflects on Hayden Panettiere's career following actress's death
Authorities continue to investigate Panettiere's death at age 36 as colleagues and family share tributes and concerns.
The short version
- Actress Hayden Panettiere was found dead at age 36 on August 16 inside a Greenville, South Carolina, home.
- Her former 'Guiding Light' co-star Beth Chamberlin praised Panettiere's early acting talent and recalled hoping she would overcome personal struggles.
- Local authorities and the DEA are continuing their investigation into the cause of Panettiere's death after preliminary autopsies ruled out trauma.
Key facts
- Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 and was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina, residence on August 16.[Fox News]
- Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother made the 911 call, and Hickerson subsequently provided authorities with a bag of medication.[Fox News]
- Preliminary autopsy findings from the Greenville County Coroner's Office indicated no traumatic injuries contributed to Panettiere's death.[Fox News]
- The Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting local authorities in the ongoing investigation into Panettiere's death.[Fox News]
- Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, claimed in a public statement that a toxic relationship contributed to her daughter's death.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The official cause and manner of Panettiere's death have not yet been determined as toxicology and death investigations remain ongoing.[Fox News]