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“Just Heartbreak”: Connie Britton Mourns ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere

Deadline · August 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM

“Just Heartbreak”: Connie Britton Mourns ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere

Following her breakout role as cheerleader Claire Bennett on NBC’s Heroes, Hayden Panettiere in 2012 was cast as the co-lead opposite Connie Britton in the ABC country music drama Nashville.

Following Panettiere’s passing at the age of 36, Britton posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.

“This was Hayden.

Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,” Britton […]

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