Hayden Panettiere, Heroes and Nashville actress, dies aged 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36.
Hayden Panettiere, best known for playing Claire Bennet in the TV series Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville, has died aged 36. Emergency services responded to an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina after she was found unresponsive. While the official cause of death has not been released, emergency audio suggests a suspected overdose, and accounts indicate she was administered an opioid-reversal medication before CPR was performed. Her family remembered her as an incredible light and force of nature, with fellow actors and public figures sharing tributes.
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Actor Hayden Panettiere dies, aged 36
The star was best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on the TV series Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville.
Stuff
Hayden Panettiere, star of Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
The American actress, who began her career as a child and later became known for roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died.
NZ Herald
Heroes star Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Her family described Panettiere as 'an incredible light and a force of nature'.
1News
'An incredible light': Actor Hayden Panettiere dies, aged 36
The star was best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on the TV series Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville.
Stuff
Hayden Panettiere, star of Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
The American actress, who began her career as a child and later became known for roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died.
NZ Herald
Hayden Panettiere’s career highlights: From Heroes to Nashville and Scream
The actress died today, aged 36.
NZ Herald
Hayden Panettiere death: Actor’s final message and Instagram post
'I’m a woman who has been through more trauma than I ever thought I’d face.'
NZ Herald
Leaked 911 audio suggests Hayden Panettiere died from suspected overdose
Paramedics rushed to the apartment and tried to resuscitate the TV star.
1News
Stars express sadness and shock at Hayden Panettiere's death
Among those paying tribute to Panettiere were fellow actors Viola Davis, Melissa Barrera and Bethany Joy Lenz, and podcaster Jay Shetty.
RNZ
Actress Hayden Panettiere died after 911 call for cardiac arrest
No official cause of death has been released for the 36-year-old Heroes actress.
1News
Hayden Panettiere: Tributes flow, police say 'no signs of trauma'
Among those paying tribute to Panettiere were fellow actors Viola Davis, Melissa Barrera and Bethany Joy Lenz, and podcaster Jay Shetty.
NZ Herald
Hayden Panettiere death: Star’s estimated multimillion-dollar fortune
The actor amassed millions through acting and high-value property deals.
Stuff
Hayden Panettiere tributes include Connie Britton, Viola Davis and Selma Blair
Stars are paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere after the actor's death at 36.
1News
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko shares 'profound shock and grief'
"Rest easy, Hayden. May you find eternal peace."
RNZ
New details emerge from the day Hayden Panettiere died
The father of Hayden Panettiere's child is in "profound shock and grief" after death of the 36-year-old actress.
Stuff
Hayden Panettiere was with the man who abused her before she died. Who is Brian Hickerson?
The actress died of a suspected drug overdose earlier this week. Her death has again highlighted her troubled relationship with Hickerson.
Stuff
Hayden Panettiere was given Narcan after being found unconscious, boyfriend’s brother says
Brian Hickerson administered the opioid-overdose reversal medication before he and his brother performed CPR, according to an account given to TMZ.
1News
'You are loved, missed': Ex-fiancé marks Hayden Panettiere's birthday
The American actor died last week after she was found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, aged 36.
Stuff
Hayden Panettiere’s mum lashes ‘haters’ as former child stars call for protection
The actor’s death last week aged 36 has cast a new light on the damage done to performers thrust into the public eye at a very young age.