Jay Shetty pays emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere after her death, ‘You said I was now like a big brother to you’
Jay Shetty, who interviewed Hayden Panettiere just months before her death, said in his tribute, “You should never have had to experience the things you did.”
Jay Shetty paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Hayden Panettiere after her unexpected death. The actress, known for her role in the Heroes television series, passed away in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16. Shetty, who interviewed Panettiere in May 2026, expressed his devastation and heartbreak upon hearing the news. In the interview, Panettiere revealed that Shetty had become like a big brother to her during their conversation, providing her with courage and support during difficult times.
Shetty wrote on X, "But Hayden, you were the brave one... You should never have had to experience the things you did." He added, "I hope you know how loved you are. How many people you helped. How your vulnerability moved others." Panettiere's representative released a statement expressing profound sadness and praising her as an incredible light and force of nature who brought love and joy to those around her.
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