Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 36, U.S. media reports

Hayden Panettiere, an American actress renowned for her roles in 'Nashville,' 'Heroes,' and 'A Bug’s Life,' has died at 36. Her father, Alan 'Skip' Panettiere, shared a statement expressing profound sadness, describing her as an 'incredible light' who brought joy to many. The cause of her death was not disclosed. Panettiere gained fame as Dot in 'A Bug’s Life,' earned a Grammy nomination for her voice work, and became a household name as Claire Bennet in 'Heroes.' She also starred in 'Remember the Titans,' 'Nashville,' and the 'Scream' franchise. Her most recent film, 'Sleepwalker,' featured her as a grieving mother. Her brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died in 2023 at 28 from heart complications.