Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko breaks silence on star's sudden death

Hayden and Wladimir share 11-year-old daughter Kaya.09:19, 18 Aug 2026Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance has broken his silence on the news of the Nashville star's death on Sunday, August 16. Asking for people to respect the family's privacy during this time, he admits that they have been left in "shock and grief".‌On Monday, August 17, Hayden's representative confirmed that the actress was found dead at the age of 36. Described as an "incredible light" by her father Skip, the police have announced that there was "no foul play" in her sudden passing.‌Following the devastating news, Hayden's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko has taken to social media to pay tribute to the mother of his daughter Kaya, 11. The former boxer was given full custody of their child in 2018 while Hayden was battling with sub