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‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death

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Newest development Aug 18, 2026 · 2 reports‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death

The actor says he "wish[es]" he'd had a chance to see and reconnect with Panettiere as he recalls how they became "fast friends" during the audition process and early days of making ABC drama series.

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  1. Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Charles Esten Remembers Their Friendship in Touching Tribute

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    ‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Charles Esten Remembers Their Friendship in Touching Tribute (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The Nashville star remembered his first encounter with Panettiere and how they became "fast friends"

  2. Deadline

    Charles Esten Recounts Sweet First Encounter With Hayden Panettiere During ‘Nashville’ Audition: “What A Great Gift It Was To Act With You” (opens Deadline)

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    Following Connie Britton’s heartfelt tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at the age of 36, fellow Nashville alum Charles Esten also remembered his former co-star. Esten was a late cast addition to the Nashville pilot and the last series regular to be announced in March 2012 on the country …

  3. New York Post

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ co-star Charles Esten reveals ‘strange coincidence’ regarding late actress’ death in tribute (opens New York Post)

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    In an emotional tribute Monday, the actor told his Instagram followers how "stunned and saddened at the loss of [his] dear and beautiful friend."

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘Nashville’ Alum Charles Esten Notes “Strange Coincidence” of Being in Greenville, South Carolina Days Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The actor says he "wish[es]" he'd had a chance to see and reconnect with Panettiere as he recalls how they became "fast friends" during the audition process and early days of making ABC drama series.