GREENVILLE, South Carolina: Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 after authorities found the “Heroes” and “Nashville” actor unresponsive at a residence on Sunday, according to the supplied report.
Representatives for Panettiere confirmed her death in a statement and described her as an “incredible light.” Police and the local coroner’s office opened an investigation.
The preliminary investigation found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, according to the report. Authorities had not announced an official cause of death.
Panettiere became widely known as Claire Bennet in NBC’s superhero drama “Heroes.” She later played Juliette Barnes in ABC and CMT’s musical drama “Nashville,” earning two Golden Globe nominations.
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Her film credits included “Remember the Titans,” “Scream 4” and “Scream VI.” She also voiced characters in “A Bug’s Life,” “Kingdom Hearts” and “Until Dawn.”
The supplied material says Panettiere had recently promoted a memoir about child stardom, addiction and other personal struggles. It also describes her previous public discussions of postpartum depression and rehabilitation.
Actors Selma Blair and Melissa Barrera were among those who posted tributes after her death. SAG-AFTRA also issued a statement mourning her passing.
