Hayden Panettiere Remembered | Montpelier News

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

Hayden Panettiere, the beloved actress known for her breakout role as a superpowered cheerleader in “Heroes” and her acclaimed performance as a country singer in “Nashville,” has passed away at 36. Found unresponsive in her South Carolina apartment, she was pronounced dead at the scene with no signs of foul play; an autopsy is pending. Rising from child stardom to Golden Globe-nominated fame, Panettiere also shared her struggles with addiction and mental health, entering rehab in 2015. Her father called her an “incredible light,” while her memoir revealed her unwavering optimism and…