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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in TV series 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

LOS ANGELES — Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died. She was 36. Panettiere’s father, Skip, announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News on Sunday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy…

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in TV series 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, a renowned actress known for her roles in the television series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has passed away at the age of 36. Her father, Skip, announced her death in a statement to ABC News, expressing profound sadness over the loss. In the statement, Skip described Hayden as an "incredible light" and a "force of nature" who brought "immense love and joy" to those who knew her, as well as to the millions who watched her on screen.

The cause of her death has not been disclosed, and her publicist has not yet responded to requests for information. Panettiere, who would have celebrated her 37th birthday on Friday, began her acting career as a child, appearing in commercials and soap operas. It was her role as a cheerleader with extraordinary powers in "Heroes," which debuted in 2006, that catapulted her to fame.

The series, centered around the mantra "Save the cheerleader, save the world," combined elements of reality, science fiction, and adventure, making it a hit among audiences who enjoyed a mix of genres.

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