Police Begin Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere’s Death

Police officers in Greenville, South Carolina, are currently looking into the death of actor Hayden Panettiere.

On Sunday night, the Nashville star’s family confirmed in a statement that she had died at the age of 36.

Since then, a rep for Greenville Police has told NBC News that the Golden Globe nominee had been found at an apartment block in the South Carolina city on Sunday night, after a call was made to emergency services by an “acquaintance”.

“Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” they said.

Their statement also explained: “The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

“An acquaintance of Ms Panettiere placed the 911 call.”

Hayden began her professional acting career at the age of five, and later became known for her work in shows like Heroes and Nashville, as well as the Scream film franchise.

She also appeared in Malcolm In The Middle, Ally McBeal and lent her voice to the films Dinosaur and A Bug’s Life, as well as the Kingdom Hearts video game series.

Her father Skip Panettiere issued a statement following the news of the late star’s death on Sunday, which read: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.

“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”

Last year, Hayden published her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning, in which she opened up about the highs and lows she’s experienced during her time in the spotlight, including abuse, addiction and struggles with her mental health.

Hayden is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya.