The Tragic Passing of Hayden Panettiere: A Star Cut Down in Her Prime Hayden Panettiere's death at 36 serves as a stark reminder that Hollywood's pedestal is built on fragile human lives.
She was known for her roles in TV shows like "Heroes" and "Nashville", but the actress had already been touched by tragedy with the loss of her brother Jansen just three years ago.
Panettiere's family described her as an "incredible light" who brought joy to millions on screen. Her father, Alan "Skip" Panettiere, spoke about her boundless energy and love in a statement released through ABC News.