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Hayden Panettiere, actor in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36

The Guardian UK Monday 17 August 2026, 04:39 UTC By Sian Cain 1 min read
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Panettiere’s death was announced by her father, who called her ‘an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her’Hayden Panettiere, the actor known for her roles in television shows such as Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36, according to a statement from her father to US media. Panettiere’s death was first reported by US network ABC News on Sunday night. No cause of death was given.

Panettiere’s death was announced by her father, who called her ‘an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her’

Hayden Panettiere, the actor known for her roles in television shows such as Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36, according to a statement from her father to US media.

Panettiere’s death was first reported by US network ABC News on Sunday night. No cause of death was given.

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