DEA Joins Investigation Into Hayden Panettiere’s Death, Sources Say

The 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress died at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.

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  1. Top 3 Actors Who Died Young From Overdoses: Heath Ledger, known for 'The Dark Knight,' died at 28 from an accidental intoxication of prescription medications; River Phoenix, star of 'Stand by Me,' passed away at 23 from an overdose of heroin and cocaine; and John Belushi, a 'Saturday Night Live' comedian, died at 33 from a combined injection of cocaine and heroin.
  2. Iconic Musicians Lost to Substance Abuse: Jimi Hendrix died at 27 from a barbiturate overdose, Janis Joplin passed away at 27 from a heroin overdose, and Amy Winehouse died at 27 due to alcohol poisoning, all members of the infamous '27 Club.'
  3. Highest-Earning Posthumous Entertainers: Michael Jackson has consistently been named the highest-paid deceased celebrity, earning an estimated $105 million in 2025 alone, with his estate generating $3.5 billion since his 2009 death through projects like the 'This Is It' film and Cirque du Soleil shows.

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