Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

Panettiere has a daughter, Kaya, whom she shares with her former fiancé, professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

Panettiere, star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," died at 36, her representative told ABC News.

Hayden Panettiere's co-stars speak out following news of actress's death at age 36: 'Such devastating news!'  GB News

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US actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36.

Hayden Panettiere's death was announced by her father in a statement to US network ABC news. The actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes."

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36  CNN

Hayden Panettiere, known from US series such as "Heroes" and "Nashville", has died at just 36. She has a daughter with Wladimir Klitschko.

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36  USA Today

Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ has passed away at age 36. NBC News' Jessica Layton and Steve Patterson report on her death and how she recently spoke publicly about her experiences with postpartum depression and addiction.

'It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,' the actress' representative says

A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.

Hayden Panettiere's Cause of Death: Actress and former partner of boxer Wladimir Klitschko  marca.com

Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including Heroes and Nashville, has died. She was 36.

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 repres

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36  HuffPost

American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, ABC News reports  Reuters

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her representative said in a statement.

US actress Hayden Panettiere - best known for her roles in Heroes and the Scream franchise - has died aged 36.