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Wladimir Klitschko pays tribute to ex-partner Hayden Panettiere after her death at 36

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wladimir Klitschko expressed deep sadness following the death of his ex-partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, at age 36.
  • Klitschko, who shared a daughter, Kaya, with Panettiere, emphasized his commitment to speaking respectfully of her to their child.
  • Panettiere's body was found at her home in South Carolina, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.

Former world boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has publicly shared his grief after the tragic death of his ex-partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, at the age of 36. Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," passed away on Sunday, August 16th, at her home in Greenville, South Carolina.

Our family is going through a period of profound shock and deep grief.

— Wladimir KlitschkoKlitschko's public statement on social media following Panettiere's death.

Klitschko, who had a long relationship with Panettiere from 2009 to 2018, described her passing as a profound shock to their family. "Our family is going through a period of profound shock and deep grief," he wrote on social media. He acknowledged that while she was no longer his partner, she remained an "important part" of his life and the mother of their daughter, Kaya Evdokia, born in 2014.

Despite their separation, which was influenced by Panettiere's struggles with depression and addiction, Klitschko stated his intention to always speak of her to their daughter with respect. "To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and ensure she remembers the person she was," he wrote. He also extended his "sincere condolences" to Panettiere's loved ones, concluding that "young talents like Hayden should not leave this world so soon."

She left this world far too soon.

— Wladimir KlitschkoExpressing his sorrow over Panettiere's untimely death.

Panettiere's career was marked by significant talent, but also by her battles with personal demons. In a May interview with US Magazine, she spoke highly of Klitschko as a father, stating, "Wladd is a great father, I know he acted in the best interest of our daughter." She added, "I have an incredible relationship with both of them. My daughter is a true gift. She is extraordinary, so kind and strong, surrounded by wonderful people."

Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya.

— Wladimir KlitschkoAcknowledging Panettiere's lasting significance in his life and their daughter's.

The exact cause of Panettiere's death is currently unknown, pending an autopsy. Her passing has prompted widespread tributes from the entertainment world, mourning the loss of a bright talent.

To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and ensure she remembers the person she was.

— Wladimir KlitschkoHis promise regarding how he will discuss Panettiere with their daughter.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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