Actress Hayden Panettiere has d+ed at the age of 36, with her representative confirming her d+ath to CNN. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described her as an “incredible light” who brought love and joy to those around her.
The circumstances surrounding her d+ath have not been disclosed.
Panettiere became widely known for playing cheerleader Claire Bennet in the hit TV series Heroes and country music star Juliette Barnes in Nashville. She also appeared in films including Scream 4, I Love You, Beth Cooper and Remember the Titans.
Beyond acting, she openly discussed her struggles with addiction, postpartum d+pression and recovery. She also advocated for mental health awareness, animal rights and environmental causes.
