Hayden Panettiere died ‘after taking one pill laced with fentanyl’ as police ‘zero in’ on star’s alleged dealer

HAYDEN Panettiere took a pill that was allegedly laced with fentanyl on the day of her death. The beloved actress died aged 36 of a suspected overdose at a luxury Airbnb in South Carolina last month. Hayden Panettiere died last month aged 36 Credit: Getty Cops are said to be “zeroing in” on her alleged long-term drug dealer in Los Angeles, who she met before travelling to Greenville. The Heroes star is said to have bought several black-market prescription drugs from the dealer. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Days before her 37th birthday, Hayden allegedly took an oxycodone laced with fentanyl, sources told TMZ. The mum-of-one had been in South Carolina with her on-off real estate boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was arrested yesterday after an alleged incident at a bar. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now