Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for the series 'Nashville' and the 'Scream' franchise, has died.

Consensus

Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36.
She was known for her roles in the TV series 'Heroes' and 'Nashville'.
Her death occurred in Greenville, South Carolina.
The cause of death was not disclosed by authorities.
No signs of foul play or physical trauma were found on her body.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death and requested privacy for the family.
She had a daughter, Kayla Evdokia Klichko, with boxer Vladimir Klichko.
The daughter remained with Klichko after their 2018 breakup.
Panettiere had struggled with addiction and postpartum depression.
She published memoirs in May 2026 detailing her personal challenges.
She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in 'Nashville'.

Panettiere was with her ex-boyfriend Brian Hickey the day before her death and had recently been experiencing severe back pain. — m24
A man claiming to be a friend of Panettiere called emergency services in Greenville, South Carolina. — m24
Panettiere had previously accused her ex-boyfriend of abuse. — m24
The 911 call was made at 13:50 local time, and medics discussed 'overdose' and 'cardiac arrest' during the call. — riamo
Medics attempted resuscitation using modern cardio equipment and a breathing tube. — riamo
The preliminary investigation concluded that Panettiere died from cardiac arrest with no signs of foul play. — tg_bbcrussian
Panettiere's last film was 'It: Nightmares' (2026), which is listed as one of her recent works. — fontanka
Panettiere's memoirs detailed her experiences with domestic violence and trauma. — meduza
Panettiere received a young actor award at age 11 for 'Remembering the Titans'. — kommersant
Panettiere voiced a character in the video game 'Until Dawn' in 2015. — kommersant
Her brother Jansen Panettiere died in February 2023 from heart-related issues. — kommersant