Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36; Tributes from Klitschko and Co-Stars
On Sunday, actress Hayden Panettiere, recognized for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," passed away at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner's Office indicated that there were no signs of trauma; emergency responders arrived following a cardiac arrest report, likely linked to an overdose. Wladimir Klitschko, her ex-partner, shared his "profound shock and grief," describing her as "talented." The couple welcomed their daughter, Kaya, in 2014 but did not marry. Panettiere faced challenges with substance abuse and postpartum depression, affecting custody decisions. Colleagues like Connie Britton and Masi Oka paid tribute. She began her career as a child actor and was last seen in "Sleepwalker" earlier this year. The family has asked for privacy.
Key facts
- Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday.
- The coroner found no signs of trauma; cause of death is pending.
- Emergency crews responded to a cardiac arrest and attempted resuscitation after a possible overdose.
- Wladimir Klitschko, her ex-partner, expressed profound shock and grief in a tribute.
- Panettiere and Klitschko met in 2009, were engaged in 2013, and had daughter Kaya in 2014.
- She had postpartum depression and substance abuse issues; Klitschko helped with treatment but later requested custody be signed over.
- Tributes came from co-stars Connie Britton, Masi Oka, Beth Chamberlin, and Justin Chatwin.
- Her final film, "Sleepwalker," was released earlier this year.
Entities
Artists
- Hayden Panettiere
- Wladimir Klitschko
- Kaya
- Connie Britton
- Masi Oka
- Beth Chamberlin
- Justin Chatwin
Institutions
- Greenville County Coroner's Office
Locations
- Greenville
- Greenville County
- South Carolina
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- United States