The world of cinema is in mourning. Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of the series “Heroes,” died on Sunday at just 36 years old. His agent confirmed the sad news to “ABC News”. The causes of his death are, at this time, not known.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic death of our dear Hayden. She was a radiant person and a force of nature who brought immense love and joy to all who knew her, as well as to the millions of viewers who saw her on screen, said her father, Skip. We ask for privacy while our family takes time to deal with this unimaginable loss.”
This is already the second time that the Panettiere family has been affected by such a tragedy. In 2023, Jansen Panettiere, Hayden’s brother, died at the age of 28 following cardiomegaly (increase in heart volume).
Hayden Panettiere began her career as a child television star and went on to have a long career. She became internationally known thanks to her role in the series “Heroes”. Then, from 2012 to 2018, she played an important role in the series “Nashville”. In the cinema, she played in “Remember the Titans”, “Raising Helen”, “Ice Princess” and even “Scream 4”.
The American is also known for having shared her life with, for several years, the former Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. From their relationship, a little girl named Kaya was born in 2014.