Actress Hayden Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 [2], after being found in cardiac arrest at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina [1, 2].
The death of the 36-year-old [1] marks the loss of a prominent public figure known for her work in television and film, as well as her advocacy efforts.
According to a press release issued Monday by the Greenville County Coroner's Office, Panettiere was located at the Judson Mill Lofts [2]. Emergency responders were alerted to the scene following a 911 call that reported cardiac arrest [2, 3].
While the coroner's office confirmed the report of cardiac arrest prior to her death [1, 2], officials have not yet released a final official cause of death [3]. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident continues as the coroner's office processes the case.
Panettiere was found at the Judson Mill Lofts residence [2]. The timing of the report follows the Sunday event, with the formal announcement from the county coming the following day [2].
Local authorities have not provided further details regarding the events leading up to the 911 call. The coroner's office said the press release was issued to confirm the identity of the deceased and the initial medical state reported by first responders [1, 2].
“Hayden Panettiere died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026”
The lack of an immediate official cause of death suggests that the Greenville County Coroner's Office is awaiting toxicology or autopsy results to determine if the cardiac arrest was a primary event or a symptom of another underlying condition.
