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‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘H...

‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘H...

Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere, most notably because it marks the third passing of a fellow child star in 2026. The “Spy Kids” actor noted in a statement on social media that she rose to fame with and grew up alongside the likes of Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh […]
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Tributes flood in for actress Hayden Panettiere

Tributes flood in for actress Hayden Panettiere

A string of heartbroken celebrities paid tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who has died at 36.
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Hayden Panettiere’s Death: No Signs of ‘Foul Play or Suspicious Circumstances,’ Police Say

Hayden Panettiere’s Death: No Signs of ‘Foul Play or Suspicious Circumstances,’ Police Say

Hayden Panettiere’s death is under investigation, but there were “not any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances,” according to police. The “Scream” and “Heroes” star died on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 36. The Greenville Police Department confirmed to Variety on Monday that police and EMS responded at 1:51 p.m. […]
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'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36

'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36

By Ananya Palyekar Aug 16 (Reuters) - American actress Hayden Panettiere, famed for roles in television shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes," has died aged 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday.
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Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

By Ananya Palyekar Aug 17 (Reuters) - American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for playing a cheerleader with superpowers and a country music star on the television shows "Heroes" and "Nashville" respectively, has died aged 36, her family said in a statement issued by her publicist on Sunday.
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Hayden Panettiere, New York-born 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, New York-born 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, who was born in Palisades and grew up in Rockland County, New York, was known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and the "Scream" franchise.
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Michelle Rodriguez Remembers Hayden Panettiere After Co-Hosting World Music Awards: ‘Can’t Stand How Many Young People Are Leaving Us Lately’

Michelle Rodriguez Remembers Hayden Panettiere After Co-Hosting World Music Awards: ‘Can’t Stand How Many Young People Are Leaving Us Lately’

Michelle Rodriguez is sharing her memories of Hayden Panettiere after the “Scream 4” star died at age 36 on Sunday. Rodriguez and Panettiere co-hosted the World Music Awards back in 2010. When asked what she remembers about Panettiere while walking the carpet at the 25th anniversary screening of “The Fast and the Furious,” Rodriguez told […]
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Hollywood Failed Hayden Panettiere

Hollywood Failed Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere, the former child actress who grew up onscreen before our very eyes, passed away Sunday at the age of 36. She died five days before her 37th birthday. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father Alan said in a statement. “She was an […]
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Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Wladimir Klitschko Remembers Her ‘Immense Talent While Also Facing the Darker Sides’ of the Industry: ‘She Left This World F...

Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Wladimir Klitschko Remembers Her ‘Immense Talent While Also Facing the Darker Sides’ of the Industry: ‘She Left This World F...

Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko, who is the father of her 11-year-old daughter Kaya, is mourning the actress following her death on Sunday at the age of 36. In an Instagram post late Monday night, the heavyweight boxing champion wrote that his “family is going through a time of profound shock and grief.” He continued: […]
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Wladimir Klitschko shares emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere

Wladimir Klitschko shares emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere

Wladimir Klitschko, the former world champion boxer, wrote of shock and grief after the death of Hayden Panettiere, with whom he shared a daughter.
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Hayden Panettiere appeared at Florida fan convention months before death

Hayden Panettiere appeared at Florida fan convention months before death

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36 after the star was found unresponsive in South Carolina. See her final appearance in Florida
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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: Rockland County actress known for ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’

Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: Rockland County actress known for ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’

Hayden Panettiere, who was born and raised in Rockland County, became known for roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and the “Scream” franchise.