Hayden Panettiere, 'Nashville' and 'Heroes' actress, dead at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has passed away at the age of 36. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which occurred shortly after she traveled with her partner.
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Add Page Six on Google Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her starring roles in “Heroes” and Nashville,” 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 Page Six.
“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. We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”
Law enforcement sources confirmed to TMZ that police responded to an incident involving Panettiere on Sunday and that an investigation is currently open. A source told the outlet that the actress had recently “been complaining about back pain in the past year.”
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