Part of the story Hayden Panettiere's death and the investigation that followed Coverage dated August 16, 2026 to August 18, 2026
Fans mourn ‘Ice Princess' stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg Headline from NBC4 Washington, from the development of Aug 16, 2026
Newest development Aug 18, 2026 · 4 reports Hayden Panettiere reflected on friendship with late ‘Ice Princess’ co-star Michelle Trachtenberg months before death
Hayden Panettiere, left, and Michelle Trachtenberg attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Ice Princess” in 2005.
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Fans mourn ‘Ice Princess' stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg
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Hayden Panettiere reflected on friendship with late ‘Ice Princess’ co-star Michelle Trachtenberg months before death
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NBC4 Washington
Fans mourn ‘Ice Princess' stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg ↗ (opens NBC4 Washington) Published Aug 17, 2026
Same headline from 6 more outlets NBC4 Washington's feed description Hayden Panettiere, left, and Michelle Trachtenberg attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Ice Princess” in 2005.
The Hollywood Reporter
Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg’s Deaths Have Fans Reminiscing About ‘Ice Princess’ ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Aug 17, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Both actresses starred in the empowering 2005 Disney movie about figure skating.
Variety
‘Ice Princess’ Director Remembers Stars Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg as an ‘Amazing Pair’: ‘Two Shining Talents, Gone Far Too Soon’ ↗ (opens Variety) Published Aug 18, 2026
Variety's feed description “Ice Princess” director Tim Fywell has penned a sweet tribute to the two stars of his beloved 2005 ice skating movie, Hayden Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg, following Panettiere’s death on Sunday at the age of 36. Trachtenberg also passed away in February of last year, at 39 years old.
The Hollywood Reporter
‘Ice Princess’ Director Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg: “Two Shining Talents, Gone Far Too Soon” ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Aug 18, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Tim Fywell ('Happy Valley', 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency') remembers the "amazing pair."
New York Post
Hayden Panettiere reflected on friendship with late ‘Ice Princess’ co-star Michelle Trachtenberg months before death ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 18, 2026
New York Post's feed description Panettiere gushed over her late "Ice Princess" co-star nearly a year before her own tragic passing.
Salon
“Ice Princess” quietly defined Hayden Panettiere’s whole career ↗ (opens Salon) Published Aug 18, 2026
Salon's feed description In the 2005 film, Panettiere and Michelle Trachtenberg's search for greatness feels eerily prophetic
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