Actor Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

Panettiere appeared in two 'Scream' films, starred as the lead in the film 'I Love You Beth Cooper,' and played the young daughter of a football coach in 'Remember the Titans.'

Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father confirmed in a statement. The star was known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Gayle King has a look at her life and career.

The former child actor turned TV star and country performer, who spoke openly about addiction and depression, died Sunday. No cause was announced.

Police are investigating the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, star of TV and film, after being found unresponsive at her South Carolina home. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.

'I’m a woman who has been through more trauma than I ever thought I’d face.'

Panettiere, who would have turned 37 on Friday, is survived by her daughter, whom she shared with former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

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The former child star had recently returned to acting and released a candid memoir about her recovery

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

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