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Hayden Panettiere died after taking just one pill laced with fentanyl: report
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Hayden Panettiere died from a suspected overdose on August 16, believed to be caused by a single pill laced with fentanyl, an opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, according to law enforcement sources.
- Authorities are investigating her death, with the DEA in Los Angeles and South Carolina focusing on a potential drug dealer linked to Panettiere, who reportedly met with this individual before her fatal flight.
- Panettiere’s ex, Brian Hickerson, who was with her when she died, has cooperated with DEA officials, though details of his statements remain unclear.
- The actress had been open about her struggles with addiction, postpartum depression, and alcohol abuse in her memoir, revealing that her substance issues began as a teenager after being given "happy pills" to manage interviews.
- Panettiere’s health had been severely affected by her addiction, including liver damage and jaundice, with doctors warning her that continued drinking could have been fatal within five years.
