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  "id": 1675607,
  "title": "Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hayden-panettieres-ex-wladimir-klitschko-says-family-in-profound-1675607",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:44:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
    "slug": "bbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywe951z80o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wladimir Klitschko, the former world heavyweight boxing champion and ex-partner of actress Hayden Panettiere, has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of his daughter's mother at the age of 36. Klitschko, who shares an 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, with Panettiere, described the family's state as one of profound shock and grief following the news of her passing on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina. Police confirmed there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, which was reportedly a result of cardiac arrest. The Greenville County Coroner's Office stated that the autopsy found no signs of trauma but the cause of death has yet to be confirmed officially. Klitschko, who had met Panettiere at a party in Los Angeles when she was 19, said that she had deeply struggled with substance abuse issues throughout her career. Despite their separation and eventual decision on child custody, Klitschko emphasized the importance of respect for their daughter and his heartfelt condolences to Panettiere's family, friends, and fans.",
  "summary": "The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "In her final months, Hayden Panettiere chose to be 'brutally honest'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/in-her-final-months-hayden-panettiere-chose-to-be-brutally-honest",
        "published": "2026-08-18T05:04:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hayden-panettieres-ex-wladimir-klitschko-says-family-in-profound",
        "published": "2026-08-18T08:44:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Wladimir Klitschko says he is in 'profound shock' following death of ex-partner Hayden Panettiere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/wladimir-klitschko-says-he-is-in-profound-shock-following-death-of-ex",
        "published": "2026-08-18T08:46:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Hayden Panettiere 'left this world far too soon,' says ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hayden-panettiere-left-this-world-far-too-soon-says-ex-fiance",
        "published": "2026-08-18T08:57:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Beyond the screen: How Hollywood failed Hayden Panettiere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/showbiz-beyond-the-screen-how-hollywood-failed-hayden-panettiere",
        "published": "2026-08-18T09:57:01.000Z"
      }
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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."
}