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Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36 and in recent interviews spoke about struggling with addiction and losing custody of her daughter

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

American actress Hayden Panettiere, famed for roles in television shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes," has died aged 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday.

‘She was an incredible light and a force of nature’ - Hayden Panettiere’s father

US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36

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

No cause of death has been confirmed

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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."

US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. A representative for the actress confirmed the death, saying her family would remember her as an “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”. The statement from her father Skip read: “It

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36  CNN

Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at 36. Details surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s death are under investi

The child star rose to international fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes before earning two Golden Globe nominations for Nashville.

Heroes and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36  ITVX

Hayden Panettiere (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) nashville No cause of death has been announced. US ACTRESS HAYDEN Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. A representative for the actress confirmed the death to US network ABC on Sunday, saying her family would remember her

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36  USA Today

"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 on screen," her representative told ABC News.

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age ⁠of 36, US media outlets reported, citing a statement from her father.

Panettiere released her memoirs this year where she discussed experiences with postpartum depression, addiction and recovery

No cause of death was immediately available

Aug 16 - American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as \"Nashville\" and \"Heroes,\" has died at the age of 36, U.S. media outlets including ABC News reported on Sunday, citing a statement from her father.

Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

“She was an incredible light and a force of nature,” her family said in a statement.

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

Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of TV shows Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36  lbc.co.uk

Actress Hayden Panettiere, who starred in popular TV series including Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. The actress's death was confirmed by her father Skip in a statement provided to ABC News early on Monday morning. The statement read: 'It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved

US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36.A representative for the actress confirmed the death to US network ABC News on Sunday, saying her family would remember her “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”.The statement from h

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.

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

Hayden Panettiere, an actress best known for her starring roles in “Nashville” and “Heroes,” has died. She was 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement to ABC News. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who br

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36  HuffPost

'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36  Reuters

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

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