Hayden Panettiere’s body ready to be released as coroner reveals timeline for toxicology results

Hayden Panettiere’s body is ready to be released – but South Carolina coroners confirmed Tuesday it could take up to 12 weeks for the results of her toxicology report to be revealed.

An autopsy was carried out on the tragic actress’ body Monday – a day after she suffered a cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose at a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment.

Hayden Panettiere appeared happy and carefree in her final Instagram post. haydenpanettiere/Instagram

Area residents visit a memorial arranged at the entrance to the Judson Mill district on Monday, August 17, 2026. Actress Hayden Panettiere died at the location on Saturday.

Panettiere’s body will be released once the family has decided on a funeral home, a rep for the Greenville County Coroner’s Office told The Post.

Authorities are investigating what drugs or alcohol may have been in the 36-year-old’s system at the time of her death.

More coverage on the death of Hayden Panettiere:

• 911 call shows Hayden Panettiere’s friend found her ‘unresponsive’ from apparent cardiac arrest: police
• Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dead at 36
• Hayden Panettiere voiced hope in heartbreaking last interview: ‘I have a lot more life left to live’
• Hayden Panettiere appeared happy and carefree in final Instagram post weeks before sudden death

The rep said the timeline for the toxicology report tends to be eight to 12 weeks, but results can arrive sooner or later than that timeframe.

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