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Hayden Panettiere Dies: “Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & ‘Scream’ Star Was 36

Deadline · August 16, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Hayden Panettiere Dies: “Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & ‘Scream’ Star Was 36

Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for playing the superpowered cheerleader on NBC’s Heroes, has died at the age of 36.

Her rep confirmed the news to ABC.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.

She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought […]

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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes’ Star, Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dead at 36