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Colleagues Mourn Death of Actress Hayden Panettiere at 36
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Colleagues Mourn Death of Actress Hayden Panettiere at 36

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Nashville" and "Heroes," has died at age 36.
  • Colleagues and friends, including Connie Britton and Viola Davis, expressed shock and grief over her untimely passing.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play, but the cause of death has not been officially released.

The entertainment world is mourning the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at the age of 36. News of her death, reported by U.S. media citing police, emerged on Sunday (local time) from an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. Her father confirmed the tragic news in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over her premature departure.

I am speechless for this sad song. Only heartache.

— Connie BrittonActress Connie Britton's reaction to Hayden Panettiere's death on Instagram.

Panettiere, who gained international fame at 17 for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in the series "Heroes" (2006-2010), was also widely recognized for her portrayal of Juliette Barnes in the drama series "Nashville" (2012-2018). Her "Scream 4," "Scream 6," and "Nashville" co-stars, along with other industry figures, shared their grief on social media.

You were full of brilliance, so bright. I love you, girl. Sleep peacefully now.

— Connie BrittonConnie Britton's tribute to Hayden Panettiere on Instagram.

Connie Britton, who starred alongside Panettiere in "Nashville," described her as "full of brilliance, so bright." "I love you, girl. Sleep peacefully now," Britton wrote on Instagram. Viola Davis, an Oscar winner who worked with Panettiere in the 2016 drama "Custody," remembered her as a "fantastic talent" with maturity and a big heart. Kim Cattrall and Selma Blair also expressed their sadness.

Rest in peace, sweet Hayden. Gone far too soon.

— Kim CattrallActress Kim Cattrall's reaction to Hayden Panettiere's death on Instagram.

Preliminary investigations have reportedly found no indications of criminal activity or suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. However, specific details regarding the cause remain undisclosed. Panettiere, who was previously engaged to former boxing world champion Wladimir Klitschko, released a biography in May detailing her struggles with postpartum depression and alcohol addiction. Her daughter, Kaya, born in 2014, has been living with her father in Europe.

We are heartbroken to announce the tragic death of our beloved Hayden.

— Hayden Panettiere's FatherStatement from Panettiere's father confirming her death.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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