a possible overdose <\/a>when emergency crews responded, and the Drug Enforcement Administration has since joined the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.<\/p>\nPanettiere was found in cardiac arrest, and an autopsy revealed no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death. The Greenville County Coroner\u2019s Office has said her official cause and manner of death remain pending toxicology and other additional studies.<\/p>\n
Narcan, a medication used to reverse potentially fatal opioid overdoses, was also reportedly found at the residence.<\/p>\n
The Greenville resident says the community has been working to make Narcan more readily available while educating residents about how to administer it. <\/p>\n
Those efforts may already be having an impact, as fatal overdoses in Greenville reportedly declined last year, with the local coroner crediting Narcan as one factor.<\/p>\n
\nPanettiere\u2019s death comes during August\u2019s observance of Overdose Awareness Month, adding another painful layer to an already heartbreaking story.<\/p>\n
Residents reportedly plan to honor the actress on August 28 during Jessica\u2019s Walk, an annual event focused on raising awareness about the devastating consequences of addiction.<\/p>\n
Panettiere had been candid throughout her life about her struggles with addiction and recovery. <\/p>\n
Her death has now placed renewed attention on those struggles, as well as the broader crisis affecting the community where she died.<\/p>\n
For now, however, authorities have not determined exactly what caused the actress\u2019s death. The investigation remains ongoing, with toxicology results expected to provide additional answers.<\/p>\n
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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