News · 17 August 2026

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 her father confirms

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.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 August 2026 at 7:39

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