American actress Hayden Panettiere, star of Heroes and Nashville, dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has passed away at the age of 36. Her family confirmed the news, and an investigation into the cause of death is currently underway.
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Panettiere was known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes.
Hayden Panettiere attends the premiere of Scream VI in New York City on Mar 6, 2023. (File photo: Reuters/Caitlin Ochs)
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday (Aug 16).
No cause was stated, but the death of the nominee for a Grammy and two Golden Globe awards was being investigated, the publicist, Kasey Kitchen, told broadcaster NBC News.
"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," said her father, Alan "Skip" Panettiere.
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