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Most headlines directly state the accidental drug overdose as the cause of death, while one is less specific, only mentioning the release of the cause.
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37 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
15/99 — the outlets mostly agree on the headline takeaway.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Philadelphia Inquirer · Center-left · News report
ABC7chicago.com · Center · News report
Las Vegas Review-Journal · Center-right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday.
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
"Heroes" and "Nashville" actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of drugs, including fentanyl, a Greenville, S.C., coroner ruled.
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartme...
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday.
A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.
The toxicology report for Hayden Panettiere has been released after the actress was found dead in a Greenville apartment on Aug. 26.
Authorities in South Carolina have officially revealed the cause of death for actress Hayden Panettiere.
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina.
Authorities in South Carolina have officially revealed the cause of death for actress Hayden Panettiere.
Toxicology reports show actor Hayden Panettiere died due to toxic effects of multiple prescription drugs and fentanyl.
Authorities in South Carolina have officially revealed the cause of death for actress Hayden Panettiere.
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and a mix of other drugs, according to a coroner's report released Tuesday.
The “Heroes” and “Nashville” actress was 36 when she died in August.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday.
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday.
South Carolina medical examiner says ‘no signs of trauma’ and ‘the manner of death has been ruled accident’ Hayden Panettiere died from a fentanyl overdose, according to the Greenville coun...
Police were called to an address in Greenville, S.C.,. on Aug. 16, where Panettiere was found unresponsive in a reported cardiac arrest.
The 36-year-old actor died from an overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina has determined.
The 36-year-old actor died from an overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina has determined.
According to a statement from the Greenville County Coroner's Office, a combination of fentanyl and its chemical byproduct, a muscle relaxer and a drug used to treat major depression and ot...
Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death has been confirmed (Picture: AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) Hayden Panettiere ’s cause of death has been confirmed over a month after she died suddenly aged...
A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl.
The actress' death was ruled an accident caused by the toxic effect of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Hayden Panettiere, best known for starring roles in TV's 'Heroes" and "Nashville," died Aug. 16 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36 years old.
The actress' death was ruled an accident caused by "toxic effects" of fentanyl and other drugs
Hayden Panettiere, who was found dead inside a Greenville, South Carolina residence on Aug. 16, died at age 36.
“Heroes” and “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled an accident caused by the toxic effects of multiple drugs, including fentanyl, officials said Monday.
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