Hayden Panettiere, who started her career as a child actor before starring in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, a television star known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. According to PBS NewsHour, she had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, including after the birth of her daughter in 2014.

Panettiere is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, with her former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko, a retired Ukrainian professional boxer. As per Live Mint, Panettiere had spoken about her complicated journey as a mother, including traumatic childbirth, postpartum depression, and struggles with addiction. She had also written about her experiences in her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning".

Panettiere's career began as a child actor, and she gained fame with her role in Heroes in 2006, as reported by CNBC. She also appeared in films such as Scream, I Love You Beth Cooper, and Remember the Titans, as mentioned in Global News. Wladimir Klitschko had full custody of their daughter prior to Panettiere's passing, as reported by Hindustan Times - World News.

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