‘You are missed’: Heartbreaking tributes to Hayden Panettiere on 37th birthday

Hayden Panettiere’s loved ones have shared emotional tributes for her 37th birthday, which would have been celebrated on August 16. Her former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko, who shared an 11-year-old daughter Kaya with Panettiere, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram. He wrote, "Today is Hayden’s birthday. Instead of celebrating the way we had planned, today we celebrate her life, her spirit, and the love she brought into this world." Klitschko thanked fans and friends for their support during a time of grief, emphasizing humanity’s kindness. He urged readers to reflect on love and kindness. Connie Britton, a former co-star, also shared a tribute, stating, "Happy birthday. You live on in the light." Panettiere had planned to celebrate her birthday by surprising fellow castmate Charles Esten at a concert in Greenville, South Carolina, and to travel to Europe to spend time with her daughter Kaya. However, she died unexpectedly at 36 on August 16 after being found unresponsive at her property in Greenville. Authorities are still investigating her death, with no official cause announced yet.