Hayden Panettiere's cause of death confirmed as accidental overdose as police close investigation
Hayden Panettiere's official cause of death has been confirmed. The actress tragically died aged just 36 two months ago, and police have now confirmed they have closed their investigation. The actress who starred in the TV series Heroes, as well as Nashville, was pronounced dead at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16. Police said Panettiere, who had struggled with addiction and her mental health, was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest, with "no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances". Now, her death has been ruled as accidental. In a statement, the Greenville police department said: "Based on the (coroner's office's) determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental. The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation." To see more of the stories you love from The Mirror and to find…