Hayden Panettiere, who starred in television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' has died at age 36 in South Carolina. Authorities report no signs of foul play, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
Why it matters
The sudden passing of a well-known television star has prompted public mourning and renewed discussions regarding her past openness about mental health and addiction.
By Hannah Schoenbaum, The Associated Press
Hayden Panettiere, who soared to fame two decades ago as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV show “Heroes” and won country music success playing a singer on “Nashville,” has died. She was 36.
Police said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. Lifesaving measures were performed but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
No cause of death has been provided. There were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, police said in a statement. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office will perform an autopsy.
The television star, who would have turned 37 on Friday, had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, including after the birth of her daughter with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko in 2014.
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