American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: Report

Hayden Panettiere attends the premiere of Scream VI in New York City on Mar 6, 2023. (File photo: Reuters/Caitlin Ochs) 17 Aug 2026 11:30AM American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported on Sunday (Aug 16), citing her representative."It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen," her representative told ABC News.Reuters could not immediately reach her representative outside regular business hours. This is a developing story. Refresh for updates. Source: Reuters/kg