Stars Pay Tribute to Hayden Panettiere After Her Death at 36

Friends and fellow artists are mourning the death of Hayden Panettiere, the actress and singer who passed away at the age of 36. The actress, known for her roles as Juliette Barnes on Nashville and Claire Bennet on Heroes, was confirmed dead on August 17, though the cause of death remains undisclosed. In a statement, her father Skip Panettiere described her as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her."

Family and fellow entertainers took to social media to share their condolences. Selma Blair, a close friend, expressed her love and said she couldn't imagine her friend being gone. Jay Shetty, who interviewed Panettiere on his podcast earlier this year, shared his shock, saying their friendship had just begun and he was moved by their conversation.

David Arquette, who co-starred with Panettiere in Scream, simply wrote "I love you Hayden." Beverly Mitchell, known for her role in 7th Heaven, prayed the news was wrong, calling her "such a bright light and soooo loved." Comedian Rosie O'Donnell shared a photo of Panettiere on Instagram with the caption "Oh my god – heartbroken."

Jeremy Renner offered his condolences, saying "Bless you and your family." The SAG-AFTRA Actors union also issued a statement, mourning the loss of the talented actress. Panettiere's career spanned a wide range of media, beginning in childhood and lasting over three decades. She achieved global fame with her role in Heroes in 2006, earning two Golden Globe nominations for her work in Nashville, which she starred in from 2012 to 2018.

Her music, released through Big Machine Records, became fan favorites, with her duet with Charles Esten, "Undermine," reaching Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart in 2012. She is survived by her father and her daughter, Kaya.