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‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

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Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame with starring roles on the hit television shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died, according to multiple media reports. Panettiere’s representative confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Sunday.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes,' ‘Nashville,' dies at 36 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Hayden Panettiere on the TODAY show on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

  2. WTNH New Haven

    ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame with starring roles on the hit television shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died, according to multiple media reports. Panettiere’s representative confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Sunday.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Hayden Panettiere, prolific actor who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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

  4. WNYT Albany

    Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. The actor starred in television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, say Panettiere was found unresponsive at an apartment complex on Sunday. They say there were no signs of foul play and an autopsy is being performed.

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. She starred in television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville.” Panettiere’s father, Skip, announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News Sunday.

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Hayden Panettiere, TV star in series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Panettiere’s father, Skip, announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News Sunday.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ has died (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Panettiere had a prolific career dating to 1996, and her credits included the voice of Dot in “A Bug’s Life,” “Remember the Titans,” and “Scream VI.”

  8. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Hayden Panettiere, best know for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36 (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up before television audiences and later starred in the TV show “Nashville," has died. She was 36.

  9. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Hayden Panettiere of ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ dies at 36 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died. She was 36. Panettiere’s father, Skip, announced the actor’s death in a statement provided to ABC News Sunday.

  10. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, former star of “Heroes” and “Nashville” (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' has died at the age of 36.

  11. WIVB Buffalo

    ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 (opens WIVB Buffalo)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame with starring roles on the hit television shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died, according to multiple media reports. Panettiere’s representative confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Sunday.

  12. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Actress Hayden Panettiere remembered as 'amazing talent' after death at 36 (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Panettiere, star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," died at 36, her representative told ABC News.

  13. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Hayden Panettiere, actress in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Karina Tsui, Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for portraying an indestructible cheerleader in “Heroes” and a country music sensation in “Nashville,” has died, her representative told CNN. She was 36.

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