NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Actor Hayden Panettiere dies at age 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the television series 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' has died at age 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced the passing on Sunday, though no cause of death was provided.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
The death of a prominent public figure and actor marks the end of a career that spanned from childhood commercials to major network television roles.
Key Facts
- Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.
- The death was announced by her father, Skip Panettiere, on Sunday.
- No cause of death has been publicly released.
- Panettiere would have turned 37 on the Friday following the announcement.
- She gained fame in 2006 for her role in the television series 'Heroes'.
- She starred in 'Nashville' for four seasons.
- She had 11 songs appear on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts during her time on 'Nashville'.
- Her brother, Jansen Panettiere, died in 2023 at age 28.
- Panettiere had been open about her history with depression and alcohol addiction.
- She entered a treatment center in 2015.
Who's Mentioned
personWladimir Klitschko“Former partner of Hayden Panettiere and father of her daughter.”personJansen Panettiere“Hayden's younger brother who died in 2023.”organizationABC News“The news outlet that received the statement regarding the death.”personSkip Panettiere“Father of Hayden Panettiere who announced her death.”personHayden Panettiere“The subject of the obituary, an actor known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville'.”organizationThe Associated Press“The news agency reporting the story.”personJay Shetty“Podcaster who interviewed Panettiere.”