Heroes Star Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
The former child actor’s entertainment career spanned three decades.
American actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away at the age of 36, according to ABC News. Her representative released a statement expressing their deep sorrow, describing her as an "incredible light" who brought "immeasurable love and joy" to those around her and the millions who watched her on screen. The cause of her death has not been disclosed at this point.
Panettiere was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on the popular science fiction series Heroes and Juliette Barnes on the musical drama Nashville. Her acting career began on television in the mid-1990s, with her debut appearing as the voice of Princess Dot in the animated film A Bug's Life when she was just nine years old. She went on to star in numerous films, including Remember the Titans, Raising Helen, the Scream franchise, and I Love You, Beth Cooper.
In addition to her film work, Panettiere lent her voice to various video games, such as the Kingdom Hearts series and PlayStation's Until Dawn. She also had a notable role as Samantha Giddings in the survival horror game Until Dawn. Luke, a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team, shared the sad news of Panettiere's passing.
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