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Hayden Panettiere, known for US TV shows Heroes and Nashville, passed away at 36, her father confirmed. Her representative issued a statement to media on Sunday night, but details about her death were not immediately available. Panettiere, who began acting as a child, is survived by her daughter Kaya and her parents.
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