{
  "id": 1477000,
  "title": "Hayden Panettiere tributes include Viola Davis, Selma Blair and Melissa Barrera",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-tributes-include-viola-davis-selma-blair-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T11:54:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-tributes-include-viola-davis-selma-blair-and-melissa-barrera/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stars across Hollywood have been paying tribute to the late actress Hayden Panettiere following her untimely death at the age of 36. Panettiere rose to fame as a star on NBC’s \"Heroes\" and also had a crossover hit with the series \"Nashville\". She was open about her battles with alcohol and post-partum depression, taking a break from acting for several years before returning for \"Scream VI\" in 2023.\n\nAmong those expressing their condolences on social media were fellow actors Viola Davis, Melissa Barrera, and Bethany Joy Lenz. Davis mourned Panettiere's loss, calling her an \"amazing talent\" and praising her \"deep heart\". She expressed her curiosity about who Panettiere was becoming and how she would have loved to work with her again. Lenz was equally heartbroken, questioning how it could be real and wishing Hayden was still around to continue her journey. She also extended her love to her daughter, whom she missed during this difficult time.\n\nPodcaster Jay Shetty also shared his grief, admitting he had only just begun to develop a friendship with Panettiere but felt deeply moved by their conversations earlier that year. Mel B, also known as Selma Blair, simply said \"I love you. Don't be gone. Don't be gone. Please. Please.\" Barrera's tribute was brief yet heartfelt, stating \"Rest in peace sweet Hayden.\"\n\nDavid Arquette, Melissa's ex-husband, added \"I love you Hayden\" while Rosie O'Donnell expressed her heartbreak, using the hashtag #hayden. The Associated Press reported on these moving tributes from stars around the world.",
  "summary": "Stars are paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere after the actor's death Sunday at 36.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hayden Panettiere tributes include Viola Davis, Selma Blair and Melissa Barrera",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-tributes-include-viola-davis-selma-blair-and-1481640",
        "published": "2026-08-17T11:54:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}