Hollywood is mourning the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who has died at the age of 36.
Panettiere’s representative confirmed her death, with her family describing the actress as “an incredible light and a force of nature” who brought joy to those around her and the millions who watched her on screen.
A Career That Started in Childhood
Panettiere began working as an actress when she was still a child, appearing in television commercials before landing roles in shows including “One Life to Live” and “Guiding Light.”
She gained international fame in 2006 when she took on the role of Claire Bennet, the cheerleader with healing powers, in the hit NBC series “Heroes.”
Her career later took her to the “Scream” franchise, where she played Kirby Reed in “Scream 4” and returned to the role in “Scream VI.”
She also starred as Juliette Barnes in the musical drama “Nashville,” earning two Golden Globe nominations for the role.
Her Final Years
Panettiere had recently opened up about her life away from the spotlight in her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” published earlier this year.
She discussed her experiences with postpartum depression, addiction, recovery and motherhood, offering a deeply personal account of some of the struggles she faced throughout her life.
Panettiere is survived by her daughter, Kaya, whom she shared with former partner Wladimir Klitschko.
Details surrounding her death remain unclear, with authorities investigating and no cause of death disclosed at the time of publication.