'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, famed for roles in television shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes," has died aged 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in television shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, according to her family. The cause of her death was not disclosed, but it is currently being investigated by authorities. Panettiere, a nominee for a Grammy and two Golden Globe awards, was described by her father as an "incredible light" and a "force of nature" who brought "immeasurable love and joy" to those who knew her.
Born and raised in California, Panettiere began her acting career at a young age, gaining recognition for voicing Dot, the young princess ant in Pixar's 1998 animated film A Bug's Life. Her breakthrough role came in 2006 when she played Claire Bennet, a high school cheerleader with superpowers, on NBC's serialized hit Heroes. Panettiere also appeared in films such as Remember the Titans, starring Denzel Washington, and the satirical horror franchise Scream.
She earned two Golden Globe nominations for her role as Juliette Barnes in the musical drama Nashville. Panettiere's memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, released in May, detailed her struggles with postpartum depression and alcohol addiction following the birth of her daughter. She is survived by her daughter Kaya, who lives with her father's former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko in Ukraine.
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