Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in various television shows and films, has passed away at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner's Office is currently looking into the circumstances surrounding her death. Her father, Skip Panettiere, shared his deep sorrow, describing her as "an incredible light." Born in 1989 in Palisades, New York, she began her career at just 11 months old, featuring in 'One Life to Live' (1994-1997) and 'Guiding Light.' She lent her voice to Dot in 'A Bug's Life' (1998) and appeared in 'Remember the Titans' (2000) and 'Nashville.' Just months prior, she released her memoir, 'This Is Me: A Reckoning.' Tributes poured in from co-stars like Kim Cattrall and Viola Davis. She leaves behind her daughter and family.
Key facts
- Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Cause and manner of death are pending investigation by the Greenville County Coroner's Office.
- Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed the death, calling her 'an incredible light.'
- She was born in 1989 in Palisades, New York, and began acting at 11 months in a toy commercial.
- Voiced Dot in Pixar's 'A Bug's Life' and played Claire Bennet in 'Heroes' and Juliette Barnes in 'Nashville.'
- Published a memoir, 'This Is Me: A Reckoning,' months before her death.
- Received tributes from Kim Cattrall, Connie Britton, Bryan Fuller, and Viola Davis.
- Survived by her daughter and family.
Entities
Artists
- Hayden Panettiere
- Skip Panettiere
- Denzel Washington
- Kim Cattrall
- Connie Britton
- Bryan Fuller
- Viola Davis
- Julius Tennon
Institutions
- Greenville County Coroner's Office
- ABC News
- Pixar
- Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society
- NBC
- Image Press Agency
- Depositphotos
Locations
- Greenville
- South Carolina
- Palisades
- New York
- Los Angeles
- United States