Hayden Panettiere's death: what is known and what remains to be known about the case

Actress Hayden Pannetiere dies at age 36 American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV series such as "Nashville" and "Heroes", has died at age 36. The cause of the actress' death was not disclosed, but press secretary, Kasey Kitchen, informed NBC News that the artist's death is being investigated. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to everyone who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen," her father, Alan "Skip" Panettiere, said in a statement from ABC News. Hayden Panettiere died this Sunday (16), aged 36 REUTERS See what is known about the case: According to "People" magazine, police and emergency medical teams (EMS) responded to an incident of an “unconscious woman”, later identified as Panettiere, aged 36, at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon (17). The cause of death is still being investigated. Months before he died, Hayden Panettiere publicly revealed that he was bisexual. “I was afraid that if I was honest, it would seem like I was just going along with the flow,” she said. Her brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died in 2023, aged 28, from complications caused by an enlarged heart and an aortic valve problem, the family said. In 2022, she reported drug and alcohol addiction that began at age 15, while also facing postpartum depression. The actress leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter from her relationship with former Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. Who is Hayden Panettiere A former child actress, Panettiere gained widespread recognition when she voiced Dot, the young ant princess in Pixar's 1998 animated hit "A Bug's Life." His work on the film's co-reading album earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children. Hayden Panettiere came out as bisexual in biography months before her death: 'I was afraid' Celebrities mourn Hayden Panettiere's death at 36: 'Praying for your daughter' She rose to fame playing Claire Bennet, a high school cheerleader with superpowers, on the hit NBC series "Heroes," which premiered in 2006. She also appeared in the American football drama "Remember the Titans," from 2000, starring Denzel Washington. Panettiere received two Golden Globe nominations, in 2013 and 2014, in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series, Miniseries or Television Film for her role as Juliette Barnes in the musical drama "Nashville." She was also part of the satirical horror franchise "Scream."