Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko honors late actress with emotional birthday tribute

Wladimir Klitschko shared an emotional birthday tribute to his late ex-partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, following her recent death. The former boxer expressed gratitude for the public support and emphasized the importance of kindness and love.
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Add Page Six on Google Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko honored the late actress with an emotional birthday tribute — just days after her tragic death .
The former professional boxer, whom Panettiere shares daughter Kaya with, shared a heartfelt message via Instagram on Friday, which would have marked the actress’ 37th birthday.
“Today is Hayden’s birthday. Instead of celebrating the way we had planned, today we celebrate her life, her spirit, and the love she brought into this world,” Klitschko captioned a beautiful photo of Panettiere.
“I want to thank all of Hayden’s fans, friends, and everyone who has reached out for the incredible outpouring of love and support,” he continued. “At a time filled with so much sadness, your kindness has reminded me that there is still so much good in humanity.”
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