{
  "id": 1694574,
  "title": "Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko bids farewell, vows to honour her for daughter Kaya: 'Left too soon'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hayden-panettieres-ex-wladimir-klitschko-bids-farewell-vows-to-honour",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T09:32:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hayden-panettieres-ex-wladimir-klitschko-bids-farewell-vows-to-honour-her-for-daughter-kaya-left-too-soon-1.500644531"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wladimir Klitschko expressed his deep sorrow over the sudden passing of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere. The retired boxing champion, who shares an 11-year-old daughter with Panettiere, mourned her untimely death at the age of 36. Klitschko described Panettiere as talented and said she had left this world far too soon. The couple, who had been together for several years and had a daughter named Kaya, had called it quits after Kaya's birth. Klitschko revealed that Panettiere had struggled with substance abuse and battled postpartum depression after their daughter's arrival. Despite their separation, the couple remained committed to co-parenting Kaya, with Klitschko promising to always speak of Panettiere with respect and ensure Kaya remembers her mother. Klitschko offered condolences to Panettiere's family, friends, and fans, urging the public to respect their privacy during this difficult time. He concluded by bidding Panettiere a peaceful farewell, stating simply, \"Rest easy, Hayden.\"",
  "summary": "Wladimir Klitschko has broken his silence following the death of his former partner Hayden Panettiere , sharing a heartfelt message that called the actress \"talented\" and said she had \"left this world far too soon.\" The retired heavyweight boxing champion, who co-parents an 11-year-old daughter with Panettiere, said their family was navigating \"profound shock and grief\" in the wake of her…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: Heroes and Nashville's star's rep confirms in statement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36-heroes-and-nashvilles-stars-rep-confirms",
        "published": "2026-08-17T03:51:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Heroes star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, family confirms tragic loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/heroes-star-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36-family-confirms-tragic-loss",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:12:04.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star and Wladimir Klitschko’s Former Fiancée, Dies at 36",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/hayden-panettiere-heroes-and-nashville-star-and-wladimir-klitschkos",
        "published": "2026-08-17T05:16:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "SBS News",
        "title": "'An incredible light': Nashville and Heroes star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/an-incredible-light-nashville-and-heroes-star-hayden-panettiere-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-17T06:09:40.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "From ‘Nashville’ to ‘Remember the Titans,’ Hayden Panettiere’s notable roles and where to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/from-nashville-to-remember-the-titans-hayden-panettieres-notable",
        "published": "2026-08-17T15:06:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "From ‘Nashville’ to ‘Remember the Titans,’ Hayden Panettiere’s notable roles and where to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/from-nashville-to-remember-the-titans-hayden-panettieres-notable-1507633",
        "published": "2026-08-17T15:23:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/remembering-the-life-and-career-of-hayden-panettiere",
        "published": "2026-08-17T22:42:21.000Z"
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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."
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