Best known for her roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville”, American actress Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36. His death was announced by the media on the night of Sunday August 16 to Monday August 17.
The actress’s father confirmed her death in a statement sent to ABC News.
“It is with deep sadness that we report the tragic death of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen,” her father wrote.
Faced with this “unimaginable loss”, he asked to respect the family’s privacy.
The circumstances of his death still unknown
The circumstances of his death are not immediately known. An investigation was opened to determine them, according to celebrity media TMZ.
Born in 1989, Hayden Panettiere began appearing on screens as a child.
In addition to the series “Heroes” and “Nashville”, the actress starred in the films “The Greatest Fight”, “Princess on Ice”, “Scream 4” and “Scream VI”.
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In her memoir published in May in English under the title “This Is Me: A Reckoning”, the actress spoke about her past as a child star under pressure and her experience with addiction.
She also spoke about the estrangement between her and her mother, who formerly managed her career.
She gave birth in 2014 to a daughter, from her relationship with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
With AFP
