Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko bids farewell, vows to honour her for daughter Kaya: 'Left too soon'

Wladimir Klitschko expressed his deep sorrow over the sudden passing of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere. The retired boxing champion, who shares an 11-year-old daughter with Panettiere, mourned her untimely death at the age of 36. Klitschko described Panettiere as talented and said she had left this world far too soon.

The couple, who had been together for several years and had a daughter named Kaya, had called it quits after Kaya's birth. Klitschko revealed that Panettiere had struggled with substance abuse and battled postpartum depression after their daughter's arrival. Despite their separation, the couple remained committed to co-parenting Kaya, with Klitschko promising to always speak of Panettiere with respect and ensure Kaya remembers her mother.

Klitschko offered condolences to Panettiere's family, friends, and fans, urging the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time. He concluded by bidding Panettiere a peaceful farewell, stating simply, "Rest easy, Hayden."