Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
US media outlets reported that actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. A representative confirmed the news to US outlets.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 17, 2026 —
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, according to reports from US media outlets.
A representative for Panettiere confirmed the news to US media outlets. The circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately provided.
Panettiere was known for her roles in television and film. She gained significant recognition for her role as Claire Bennet in the NBC superhero drama series Heroes, which aired from 2006 to 2010. She also starred as Juliette Barnes in the ABC/CMT musical drama series Nashville from 2012 to 2018.
Her film credits include appearances in Remember the Titans (2000), Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006), and I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009). Panettiere also voiced the character of Kairi in the popular video game series Kingdom Hearts.
The actress’s career began at a young age, with early roles in the television soap opera One Life to Live and the Fox television series Ally McBeal. She also had a recurring role in the Fox series Malcolm in the Middle.
Further details regarding her passing have not yet been released.
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