Hayden Panettiere Passes at 36 | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Tragically, beloved actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, passed away suddenly in Greenville, South Carolina, just six days before her 37th birthday. Found unresponsive in her apartment, she was pronounced dead at 2:32 PM after paramedics arrived at 1:50 PM. No signs of foul play have been found, and an autopsy is pending. Known for iconic roles as Claire Bennet on “Heroes” and Juliette Barnes in “Nashville,” she also starred in “Scream VI.” A devoted mother to daughter Kaya, she had recently opened up about her journey through addiction and loss, including the death of her brother Jansen last year…