Hayden Panettiere Passes Away at 36 After Heart Attack, Medical Authorities Find No Trauma
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Hayden Panettiere spoke openly about her personal struggles over the years prior to her death over the weekend at age 36.
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The Daily WirePeople close to Hayden Panettiere told Page Six that the actress was suffering with severe back problems and anxiety in the months leading up to her untimely death at age 36.
PBS NewsHourHayden Panettiere, who started her career as a child actor before starring in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36 The television star, who would have turned 37 on Friday, had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, including after the birth of her daughter in 2014.
New York TimesHayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll. The “Heroes” and “Nashville” star, who died Sunday at 36, endured personal struggles that were compounded by her public profile.
BBC NewsPublished Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her representative told several US news outlets.
Washington PostActress Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 In May, she released a memoir “This is Me: A Reckoning,” in which she detailed her life growing up in the public eye.
BreitbartReports surrounding the untimely death of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36 point to a possible overdose.
NPR NewsHayden Panettiere, who starred in television series "Heroes" and "Nashville" has died, her representative confirmed to NPR in a statement.
New York PostTroubled actress Hayden Panettiere was “struggling” and “really lonely” while making her final movie before her death from a suspected overdose, according to co-star Justin Chatwin.
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First responders and emergency medical services responded to a 911 call at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday and located Panettiere, 36, in cardiac arrest, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a press release Monday. Responders "initiated advanced cardiac life support measures," but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful," officials said.
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The Daily WireFirst responders were dispatched to the apartment where Panettiere had been staying with Hickerson on Sunday afternoon. A 911 call indicated that there was an unresponsive woman who may have suffered cardiac arrest. Hickerson was reportedly at the apartment at the time.
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The Greenville County Coroner later indicated that Panettiere had “no signs of trauma that would have contributed to the death.”
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The Daily WireThe Greenville County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was completed and found no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death.
ABC NewsPanettiere's official cause and manner of death "remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies," the coroner's office added.
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Panettiere achieved early success as a child actor, landing roles in network soap operas like "One Life to Live" and "Guiding Light."
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NPR NewsA child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere grew into a prolific actress starring in soap operas, TV series and movies, including "Remember the Titans," as well as "Normal" and "Scream."
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"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her— and to the millions who watched her onscreen," the statement said. "We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
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BBC News"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement.
ABC News"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep said in a statement. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
The Daily WireOur family is going through a time of profound shock and grief. The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon. Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya.
New York PostPIERMONT, NY — Hayden Panettiere’s dad was just beginning to recover from his son’s death when his daughter died on Sunday, according to neighbors in his tight-knit New York community.
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TMZ has reported that Narcan, a medication commonly used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose, was found at the scene.
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BreitbartAn unnamed source later indicated to TMZ that the nasal medication Narcan, which is used to treat opioid overdoses, was found in a mattress at the time of her death.
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01 ABC News Jansen Panettiere died suddenly in February 2023 from cardiomegaly, an enlarged heart, coupled with aortic valve complications, his family said in a statement at the time. He was 28.
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02 New York Post Linsey Lonberg, who knew the actress since she was a toddler growing up in Rockland County, New York, suggested the actress’ weekend death was all too predictable given the depression and addiction she’d pinned on growing up as a child actor.
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04 Breitbart In audio of a 911 call made at 1.51pm yesterday, a female dispatcher described the 36-year-old Heroes and Nashville star as suffering a ‘cardiac arrest.’
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05 BBC News This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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06 NPR News She was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville," a role that she said at times closely resembled her own life.
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07 The Daily Wire Erick Orellana, Panettiere’s close friend and hairdresser, told Page Six that the actress was dealing with severe back problems earlier this year, which left her using crutches.
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