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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes' and ‘Nashville,' dies at 36
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· August 17, 2026
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Key takeaway She began her career as a child actor and would have turned 37 soon.
Hayden Panettiere, a star of popular television series, has died at the age of 36. Her father, Skip, announced her passing in a statement. The cause of death has not been announced.
Panettiere was known for her roles in television series such as "Heroes" and "Nashville". She began her career as a child actor and would have turned 37 soon. Further details about her death are available from the source, including a statement from her father describing her as a beloved person who brought joy to those who knew her and watched her onscreen.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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