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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

tvAug 17, 20261002,208

Hayden Panettiere, the actor best known for Nashville and Heroes, has died at 36, her family announced. Her father released a statement calling her an "incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy." No cause of death has been released. Panettiere published a memoir in May reflecting on a tumultuous decade that included depression, substance abuse, losing custody of her daughter, and stints in rehab. She also did voice work, including roles in the Kingdom Hearts games and the video game Until Dawn. Tributes and remembrances from colleagues and fans appeared immediately after the announcement.

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