Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in the TV series 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' has died at the age of 36.
CNN reported that Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on August 16. According to the Greenville County Coroner's Office, she was discovered at 1:51 p.m. after a 911 call was made by a friend. Emergency medical personnel attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.
At the time, Panettiere was staying temporarily at the residence. Police have stated that there are no indications of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An autopsy conducted on Monday revealed no signs of trauma that could have contributed to her death. However, the exact cause and manner of death will be determined following additional tests.
Panettiere was born on August 21, 1989, in Palisades, New York. She began her career in advertising at just 11 months old and gained fame as a child actor. She rose to international stardom in 2006 when she portrayed cheerleader Claire Bennet, who has the ability to heal herself, in NBC's 'Heroes.'
She later appeared in films such as 'Scream 4' and 'Scream 6,' and had roles in 'Remember the Titans' and 'Ice Princess.' From 2012 to 2018, she starred as country music star Juliette Barnes in the ABC drama 'Nashville.'
Panettiere openly discussed her struggles in life, including postpartum depression, addiction, and domestic violence, in her memoir published this year. She has an 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, with former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko. Panettiere previously stated that she gave custody of her daughter to Klitschko in 2018 as part of her recovery process.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, expressed his deep sorrow through a spokesperson, stating, "We are heartbroken to share the tragic news of our beloved Hayden's passing. She was an incredible light and a strong presence who brought immeasurable love and joy to everyone who knew her and to the millions who watched her on screen."
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) also released a statement mourning Panettiere's sudden death and extending condolences to her daughter, family, friends, and fans.
CNN noted that Panettiere had been facing challenges related to addiction and mental health but was recently returning to acting. Tributes from fellow actors and fans have poured in following her unexpected death.
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