Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Heart Attack in Greenville, South Carolina

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Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 After Heart Attack in Greenville, South Carolina
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  1. Hayden 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.

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    ABC News

    Hayden Panettiere spoke openly about her personal struggles over the years prior to her death over the weekend at age 36.

    NBC News

    Actor Hayden Panettiere has died, her father said in a statement Sunday night. She was 36.

    Washington Examiner

    Hayden Panettiere, the child star who rose to international stardom through her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36.

    NPR News

    Hayden Panettiere, who starred in television series "Heroes" and "Nashville" has died, her representative confirmed to NPR in a statement.

    The Daily Wire

    The autopsy for actress Hayden Panettiere has revealed more information about her shocking death at the age of 36.

    BBC News

    Published Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her representative told several US news outlets.

    Washington Post

    Actress 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.

    New York Post

    PIERMONT, 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.

    New York Times

    In a New Memoir, Hayden Panettiere Relives the Drama Her mother put her on TV at 11 months old. She lost custody of her own daughter. The “Nashville” star has a lot to reckon with in her new memoir.

    The Guardian US

    The American actor known for her roles in Nashville, Heroes and Remember the Titans has died aged 36

  2. 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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    NBC News

    One of her most impactful roles was as Juliette Barnes on television’s “Nashville.” Before that, she was Claire Bennet on the 2000s show “Heroes.”

  3. 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 Wire

    According to a report from entertainment site TMZ, law enforcement received a call about an “unresponsive female” at 1:51 p.m. Sunday and were dispatched to a Greenville, South Carolina apartment. Responding paramedics administered “advanced cardiac life support” but were ultimately unsuccessful in their attempts to revive her.

  4. The actress also starred in "Remember the Titans," "Raising Helen," "Ice Princess" and "Scream 4."

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    The Daily Wire

    She later earned two Golden Globe nominations for her co-starring role in the drama series “Nashville.” The Hollywood star also landed major roles in other movies such as “Remember the Titans,” “Raising Helen,” “Ice Princess,” and “Scream 4.”

  5. She is the mother to one child, her daughter Kaya Klitschko, whom she had in 2014 with her ex-fiancé, heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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    The Daily Wire

    Her on-again, off-again relationship with heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko lasted from 2009-2011 and 2013-2018. They had one daughter together, Kaya, who was born in 2014.

  6. Law enforcement officials stated that there was “no sign of foul play,” but said that an autopsy would be conducted on Monday to determine cause and manner of death.

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    Washington Examiner

    Authorities said the preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, and the cause of death has not been released.

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  1. 01 BBC News

    Published Hayden Panettiere's ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko has posted an emotional tribute to the "talented" late Heroes and Nashville star, who he said has "left this world too soon".

  2. 02 NPR News

    The role earned Panettiere two Golden Globe nominations in 2013 and 2014 in the Best Supporting Actress category.

  3. 03 New York Post

    Alan “Skip” Panettiere, a well-known figure in his Rockland County village, “retreated” after his son — and Hayden’s brother — Jansen, 28, died in February 2023 from an undiagnosed heart condition, an acquaintance said on Monday.

  4. 04 NBC News

    Skydiving grandma celebrates 100th birthday in the sky 01:17 14 busted in fraternity drug rings at Penn State 01:34 Rapper Tupac Shakur’s murder trial begins 02:20 American Airlines flight emergency on the tarmac 00:53 Now Playing Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 as investigation continues 02:25 UP NEXT President Trump blasts allies as Iran war deadline passes with no deal 01:39 Communities across Hawaii unrecognizable after Hurricane Lala 01:38 Lightning sparks massive explosion at Oklahoma pipeline facility 02:08 Woman jumps to escape Berlin high-rise fire 00:58 U.S. military denies supply crisis on Navy ship 01:49 Hawaii flooded by Lala with thousands without power 02:12 World Cup reignites NFL turf debate 02:09 Good News: Dad breaks World Record for mile run while pushing stroller 01:28 Chaos as L.A. street takeover leads to looting 01:27 New warning as deadly flesh-eating bacteria cases rise 01:38 Widespread devastation from deadly flooding in Indiana 02:13 Lawsuit reveals Playboy’s Hugh Hefner contacted FBI about Epstein 01:51 Hawaii braces for impact from Lala 02:14 Hundreds evacuated as Indiana flood threat expands 02:05 Manhunt for trio accused of ‘tomb raiding’ in multiple states 01:24

  5. 05 ABC News

    "No matter how many times I talk about it and how much time passes, that is just a grief and a trauma that just evolves but time does not heal it," Hayden Panettiere told ABC News in May.

  6. 06 New York Times

    U.S. and Iran Blow Past War Deadline, and the Rise of Islamophobia in Texas Plus, Hayden Panettiere dies at 36.

  7. 07 The Daily Wire

    The Greenville County Coroner’s Office delivered an initial statement on the “Nashville” actress’s post-mortem, saying that her body had not shown visible “signs of trauma” at the time of her death.

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Original Articles (23)

Center Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' — BBC News
Center Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report — BBC News
Center Hayden Panettiere, who starred in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36 — NPR News
Lean Right Hayden Panettiere’s dad ‘was just starting’ to recover from son’s 2023 death when actress died: neighbors — New York Post
Lean Left Hayden Panettiere – a life in pictures — The Guardian US
Lean Left Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 as investigation continues — NBC News
Lean Left Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Actor, Dies at 36 — NBC News
Lean Left A McDonald’s provides normalcy in Ukraine and actor Hayden Panettiere dies: Morning Rundown — NBC News
Lean Left Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 — NBC News
Lean Left Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 — NBC News
Lean Left Hayden Panettiere spoke openly about personal struggles amid successful career — ABC News
Lean Left Actress Hayden Panettiere remembered as 'amazing talent' after death at 36 — ABC News
Lean Left Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 — ABC News
Lean Right Hayden Panettiere, Heroes and Nashville star, dead at 36 — Washington Examiner
Lean Left No Evidence of Foul Play in Hayden Panettiere’s Death, Police Say — New York Times
Lean Left In a New Memoir, Hayden Panettiere Relives the Drama — New York Times
Lean Left U.S. and Iran Blow Past War Deadline, and the Rise of Islamophobia in Texas — New York Times
Lean Left Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 — Washington Post
Center Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere — PBS NewsHour
Center Hayden Panettiere, who started her career as a child actor before starring in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36 — PBS NewsHour
Right Hayden Panettiere Autopsy Reveals New Details Of Her Death — The Daily Wire
Right 911 Call Reveals New Clue In Hayden Panettiere’s Shocking Death At 36 — The Daily Wire
Right Actress Hayden Panetierre Dead At 36 — The Daily Wire