Beloved TV Star Hayden Panettiere, Known for Roles in Heroes and Nashville, Passes Away at 33 is Incorrect, actress Hayden Panettiere, Star of Heroes and Nashville, Dead at 36

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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports.

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Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News.

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“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” he said.

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He asked that her family be given privacy while they “process this unimaginable loss.”

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Details about her death were not immediately given, but news outlet TMZ said there was an “open investigation” into the cause.

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Born in 1989, Panettiere became a child star and went on to have numerous roles in both film and TV.

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Her credits include “Remember The Titans,” “Ice Princess,” “Scream 4” and “Scream VI.”

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She wrote a memoir titled “This Is Me: A Reckoning” which was released in May.

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In that book, she wrote of the pressures of being a child star and her experiences of addiction and recovery.

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She had also spoken of estrangement from her mother, who managed her career as a child and later criticised her daughter’s book.

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AFP

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