Celebrity Death: Hayden Panettiere Passes Away at 36

Updated 2026-08-17 03:40 UTC 2 sources Negative

Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her representative confirmed the news to Deadline.

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Rolling Stone

Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dead at 36

Details surrounding her death are currently unknown

2026-08-17 03:22 UTC

Deadline

Hayden Panettiere Dies: “Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & ‘Scream’ Star Was 36

Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for playing the superpowered cheerleader on NBC’s Heroes, has died at the age of 36. Her rep confirmed the news to Deadline. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force o

2026-08-17 03:25 UTC