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Aug 17, 2026

Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' has died at age 36, according to her family's statement to US media.

Aug 17, 2026·11 sources

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▪In May 2026, Hayden Panettiere released her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, which detailed her childhood stardom, physical abuse, and struggles with addiction and recovery.
▪Hayden Panettiere starred as troubled country music singer Juliette Barnes in the musical drama series Nashville, earning Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress in 2013 and 2014.
▪Actress Viola Davis, who co-starred with Hayden Panettiere in the 2016 film Custody, paid tribute on Instagram, describing Panettiere as an amazing talent and an old, wise soul.

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