Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, the American actress celebrated for her roles as Claire Bennet in "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes in "Nashville," has passed away at the age of 36. Her death was confirmed by her father to U.S. media outlets, though the specific cause remains undisclosed.

Panettiere's career began in early childhood, with her first commercial appearance before she turned one and her acting debut on "One Life to Live" at age four. She gained widespread recognition for her performances in "Heroes" and "Nashville," and also appeared in films such as "Remember the Titans," "Raising Helen," and the "Scream" franchise.

In her 2026 memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," Panettiere candidly discussed the challenges of childhood stardom, including her experiences with depression and addiction. She is survived by her 11-year-old daughter, Kaya, from her relationship with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. Tragically, her brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, also died in 2023 at the age of 28 due to heart complications.