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

Deadline · August 17, 2026 at 8:46 AM

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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Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

CNBC · 27 min ago

Hayden Panettiere, Actress on ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36

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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

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

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Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, Actress on ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

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