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Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report
BBC News Monday 17 August 2026, 04:03 UTC 1 min read
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A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.

A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlet ABC News, but did not provide further details of her death.
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