Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died. She was 36.Panettiere’s father, Skip, announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News Sunday.“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 onscreen,” his statement said.No cause of death was announced, and a publicist for Hayden Panettiere did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press.Panettiere had a prolific career dating to 1996, and her credits included the voice of Dot in “A Bug’s Life,” “Remember the Titans” and “Scream VI.” Her role as a cheerleader with superpowers in