Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star, dies at 36
No cause of death has been disclosed for the actress, who began her career as a child and went on to become a familiar face in TV and film.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, renowned for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville", has passed away at the age of 36. Her representative announced her death on Sunday, describing her as an "incredible light and a force of nature" who brought joy to audiences worldwide. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born in New York in 1989, Panettiere started appearing in commercials at just one day old and later acted in soap operas like "One Life to Live" and "Guiding Light".
She gained widespread recognition in 2006 as Claire Bennet in the superhero series "Heroes". Her portrayal of troubled country singer Juliette Barnes in "Nashville" earned her two Golden Globe nominations. Panettiere also appeared in films such as "Remember the Titans", "I Love You, Beth Cooper", and "Scream 4", and provided her voice for animated projects including "A Bug's Life".
In May, she released her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning", which explored topics such as child stardom, motherhood, addiction, postpartum depression, and the loss of her younger brother Jansen Panettiere in 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Kaya.
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