{
  "id": 1478543,
  "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-1478543",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/hayden-panettiere-reaction-tributes-9c7b6205219b89784282ecf86905573e"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stars are mourning the loss of Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at the age of 36. The talented actress gained fame through her roles in NBC's \"Heroes\" and the TV-music series \"Nashville.\" Panettiere faced personal struggles with alcohol and post-partum depression, taking a break from acting before making a return in 2023 with \"Scream VI.\" Fellow actors Viola Davis, Melissa Barrera, and Bethany Joy Lenz have paid tribute to the beloved star, sharing heartfelt messages on social media. Viola Davis praised Panettiere's incredible talent and deep heart, expressing her longing to have seen more of her future. Bethany Joy Lenz was shocked by the news, stating that Hayden was returning to life and that her daughter was loved. Jay Shetty, a podcaster, admitted to being moved by their recent conversation and offering condolences to her family and fans.",
  "summary": "Stars are paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere after the actor’s death Sunday at 36. Panettiere was a prolific actor who rose to fame as a star on NBC’s “Heroes” and scored a crossover TV-music hit with…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hayden Panettiere died at 36 years old.",
    "Viola Davis, Melissa Barrera, and Bethany Joy Lenz mourned her loss.",
    "Panettiere returned to acting in 2023 with Scream VI."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}