Authorities investigating the death of Hayden Panettiere suspect that the actress ingested a pill of oxycodone adulterated with fentanyl. The information was published by the TMZ website, which heard sources directly connected to the case.
According to the investigation, Hayden had maintained contact for years with a Los Angeles drug dealer, responsible for supplying her with illegally obtained medications, including oxycodone. The DEA is now trying to clarify the relationship between the actress and the supplier, as well as identify the origin of the tablet that may have caused her death.
The trip from Los Angeles to South Carolina, made one day before her death, is also under investigation. According to TMZ, Hayden had consumed different substances purchased from the dealer during that journey.
Hayden Panettiere became known for her roles in the series "Heroes" and "Nashville," having won an Oscar at the age of 11. Articles related to her death cite controversies involving her early career and her relationship with her mother.
