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Coverage dated August 17, 2026 to August 18, 2026

Alexa PenaVega mourns fellow child stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase

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"We were kids navigating something so big, and not everyone had the foundation or the support they deserved," the "Spy Kids" star penned.

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  1. Variety

    ‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘Hug Your People Close Today’ (opens Variety)

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    Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere, most notably because it marks the third passing of a fellow child star in 2026. The “Spy Kids” actor noted in a statement on social media that she rose to fame with and grew up alongside the likes of Panettiere, Michelle Trachte…

  2. New York Post

    Alexa PenaVega mourns fellow child stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase (opens New York Post)

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    "We were kids navigating something so big, and not everyone had the foundation or the support they deserved," the "Spy Kids" star penned.