Hayden Panettiere, Star of Heroes and Nashville, Dies at 36
The actress leaves behind a daughter, Kaya. Her family has asked for privacy as they process their loss.
Hayden Panettiere, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, passed away at the age of 36 on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina. Her father announced her death to ABC News, describing her as "an incredible light and a force of nature," and requested privacy for the family during their time of loss. Emergency responders were called to the scene around 1:50 p.m., and Panettiere was pronounced deceased at the location at 2:32 p.m. The coroner's office reported that she had been temporarily staying at the residence, and the cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
Panettiere is survived by her daughter, Kaya, from her relationship with former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko. She had recently released a memoir detailing her struggles with postpartum depression, addiction, and an abusive relationship. Tributes poured in from fellow celebrities, including Selma Blair and Beverley Mitchell, who expressed their admiration and condolences.
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