17.08.2026 08:00
Hayden Panettiere, who is remembered for her portrayal of Claire Bennet in the series 'Heroes' and continued her career with productions such as 'Nashville' and 'Scream', has passed away.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to worldwide fame with her roles in the series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at the age of 36.
The news of the actress's death was confirmed by her father, Skip Panettiere, in a statement. In his statement, father Panettiere said, "We share the tragic loss of our dear Hayden with deep sorrow. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to everyone who knew her and to the millions who watched her on screen." The family has requested privacy from the press and the public to cope with this difficult and painful process.
RECENTLY COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN
The exact cause of Hayden Panettiere's death has not yet been announced by official authorities or her family. However, local officials reported that a police investigation into the incident is ongoing and that teams responded to the incident on Sunday. According to some claims reflected in the press regarding the details of the incident, the famous actress had recently been complaining of back pain. It was also stated that her boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, with whom she had a turbulent relationship, had left Los Angeles by plane on Saturday, shortly before the incident.
GAVE LIFE TO UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS
Hayden Panettiere, who began her career at a young age with the film "Remember the Titans," achieved international fame, particularly with her portrayal of the cheerleader Claire Bennet in the series "Heroes." Later, the actress brought the country singer Juliette Barnes to life in the musical drama series "Nashville," and also played the character Kirby Reed in the horror classic series "Scream." Additionally, she reached a wide audience in the gaming world with her voice acting performance in the video game "Until Dawn."
WAS GOING THROUGH A TURBULENT PERIOD IN HER PRIVATE LIFE
The successful actress, who had to struggle with many difficulties in her private life, had an 11-year-old daughter named Kaya from her relationship with her former fiancé, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. In 2023, Panettiere experienced the deep sorrow of suddenly losing her 28-year-old brother, Jansen Panettiere. In her memoir titled "This Is Me: A Reckoning," published last May, she made very candid statements about the burdens of childhood fame, her struggles with addiction, her periods of depression, and her relationship with her daughter.