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Hayden Panettiere of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Dies at 36

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at age 36.
  • Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death, describing her as a "brilliant light."
  • Panettiere began her career at age four and had notable roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Raising Helen."

Actress Hayden Panettiere, who gained fame for her roles in the television series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has passed away at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death in a statement to CBS News, remembering his daughter as an "incredible light and force of nature who brought so much love, fun, and joy to so many people."

Panettiere started her acting career at just four years old, landing a role in the American soap opera "One Life to Live." She later became widely recognized for her portrayal of a cheerleader with superpowers in the series "Heroes," which aired from 2006 to 2020. Her other memorable film roles include appearances in "Remember the Titans" and "Raising Helen."

In the musical drama "Nashville," which ran from 2012 to 2018, Panettiere played country singer Juliette Barnes, performing all of her character's songs. Her performance earned her two Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress in 2013 and 2014. Further details surrounding Panettiere's death have not yet been released.

an incredible light and force of nature who brought so much love, fun, and joy to so many people

— Skip PanettiereHer father's statement announcing her death and remembering his daughter.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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