Hayden Panettiere told younger brother 'I'll see you again' after family's tragic double loss

Hayden's younger brother died at the age of 28 in 202310:35, 18 Aug 2026Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday (August 16) at the age of 36. The actress was best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on NBC series Heroes, Juliette Barnes in musical drama series Nashville, and Channing Walsh in the 2005 family film Racing Stripes. But it isn't the first time the family have experienced heartbreak after the loss of a loved one, as Hayden has died just three years after her younger brother.‌Jansen Panettiere, who was also an actor, died suddenly at the age of 28 in February 2023. He worked on several TV projects as a child including Disney's That's So Raven, and appeared alongside Hayden in the 2004 Disney Channel movie Tiger Cruise.‌His passing came as a shock to his family and close friends. It wa