Hayden Panettiere dies, aged 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away at the age of 36, according to TMZ. Police were called to the home of the star following the incident. Her father, Skip Panettiere, released a statement expressing deep sorrow over her loss. He described Hayden as an "incredible light" and a "force of nature" who brought "immeasurable love and joy" to those who knew her and to the millions who watched her on screen.

Hayden was recognized for her roles in movies and television, including the lead role in the series "Heroes," appearances in "Nashville," and the movie "The Ice Princess." She had been candid about her troubled relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and her struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter in 2014. Her father has requested privacy during this difficult time.