{
  "id": 1491962,
  "title": "Hayden Panettiere Remembered by Viola Davis, David Arquette and More: ‘A Brave and Brilliant Soul’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-remembered-by-viola-davis-david-arquette-and-more-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:31:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/hayden-panettiere-dead-tributes-hollywood-reactions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hollywood community mourned the untimely death of actress Hayden Panettiere on Monday, following her discovery unresponsive on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina. No signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances were reported, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. A cause of death remains undetermined, with an autopsy planned for Monday.\n\nIn a statement shared by her father Skip Panettiere, Hayden's passing was described as \"profoundly sad,\" with tributes highlighting her impact on the industry and personal life. \"She was an incredible light and force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy,\" he said, asking for privacy to process their grief.\n\nIndustry colleagues, including Viola Davis, David Arquette, and Melissa Barrera, shared heartfelt messages honoring Panettiere as a \"brave and brilliant soul.\" Davis remembered Panettiere's deep heart and potential, while Arquette expressed his heartbreak and prayers for the family. Melissa Barrera conveyed condolences, noting her admiration for Panettiere's bravery and brilliance.\n\nPanettiere, survived by her 11-year-old daughter Kaya, was also noted for her recent memoir, \"This Is Me: A Reckoning,\" which detailed her life story.",
  "summary": "The former child star known for \"Heroes,\" \"Nashville,\" \"Ice Princess,\" \"Bring It On: All or Nothing\" and \"Scream\" died at age 36 on Sunday The post Hayden Panettiere Remembered by Viola Davis, David Arquette and More: ‘A Brave and Brilliant Soul’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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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."
}