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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ And ‘Scream’ Star, Dies At 36

Headline from Forbes, from the development of Aug 16, 2026

Newest development Aug 19, 2026 · 3 reportsHayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Jack Coleman Pays Tribute To “Extraordinary Young Woman”

Hayden Panettiere, a former child actress who transitioned into a successful career as an adult in film and television with such shows as "Heroes," "Nashville" and two "Scream" films, has died.

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    Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ And ‘Scream’ Star, Dies At 36

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Who Was Hayden Panettiere?: Golden Globe Nominee, Child Actor, Sister

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Hayden Panettiere ‘Stuck Up for Background Actors When They Were Mistreated,’ Says ‘Heroes’ Co-Star

    Headline from Rolling Stone ·

  4. Newest

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Jack Coleman Pays Tribute To “Extraordinary Young Woman”

    Headline from Deadline ·

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes,' ‘Nashville,' dies at 36 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

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

  2. Just the News

    Hayden Panettiere, who stared in 'Heroes' and 'Tennessee,' dies at 36 (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Panettiere began her career as a child star, and she would go on to have roles in both television and film.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Hayden Panettiere, Actress in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    ""It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her rep said in a statement.

  4. New York Post

    Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dead at 36 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her representative said in a statement.

  5. Forbes

    Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ And ‘Scream’ Star, Dies At 36 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Hayden Panettiere, a former child actress who transitioned into a successful career as an adult in film and television with such shows as "Heroes," "Nashville" and two "Scream" films, has died.

  6. Variety

    Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36 (opens Variety)

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    Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles on “Heroes” and in “Scream 4” and “Scream 6,” has died. Her rep confirmed her death to ABC News. A cause of death was not immediately known. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.

  7. Forbes

    Who Was Hayden Panettiere?: Golden Globe Nominee, Child Actor, Sister (opens Forbes)

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    Hollywood is reeling from the unexpected passing of Hayden Panettiere at 36, with no cause of death yet released.

  8. BBC News

    In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star (opens BBC News)

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    The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.

  9. HuffPost

    Heartfelt Tributes Flood In Following Death Of Hayden Panettiere At 36 (opens HuffPost)

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    Co-stars, friends, family and fans have remembered the actor and singer.

  10. Jezebel

    Stars Celebrate Hayden Panettiere’s Life, Legacy, and Career (opens Jezebel)

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    Viola Davis, Paris Hilton, Kim Cattrall, and more eulogized the late actress.

  11. Variety

    Hayden Panettiere ‘Stuck Up for Background Actors When They Were Mistreated’ on ‘Heroes’ Set and ‘Knew Every Crew Members Name’ (opens Variety)

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    Hayden Panettiere “stuck up for background actors when they were mistreated” on the “Heroes” set and “knew every crew members name,” her co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy lovingly remembered in a social media tribute to the late actor. Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36.

  12. Rolling Stone

    Hayden Panettiere ‘Stuck Up for Background Actors When They Were Mistreated,’ Says ‘Heroes’ Co-Star (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Sendhil Ramamurthy shared memories of his first time meeting Panettiere during auditions for the superhero drama

  13. New York Post

    Hayden Panettiere’s decades-old injuries from zebra fall ‘still bothered’ her months before apparent overdose (opens New York Post)

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    The "Heroes" alum wrote about a devastating injury she suffered when she was 14 in her memoir, released three months before her death.

  14. Salon

    Hayden Panettiere lived out TV’s myth of the indestructible girl (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    The "Heroes" and "Nashville" star lived a demanding life weighed down by unreasonable expectations

  15. Forbes

    Cubs Superstar Detailed Personal Link To Hayden Panettiere Before Tragic Death (opens Forbes)

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    Chicago Cubs MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong revealed a surprising personal tie to the late actor before her sudden cardiac arrest.

  16. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jack Coleman Remembers ‘Heroes’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere, Says He‘s “Filled With Sorrow, Regret and Anger” Over Death (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    “I love you, Hayden. I’ll miss you. I’m so sorry you suffered,“ the actor, who played the actress‘ TV dad on the NBC series.

  17. Variety

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Calls Out ‘Predatory’ Paparazzi Who ‘Hunted’ Her and the Press Who Asked ‘Misogynistic’ Questions When She Was a Teen (opens Variety)

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    Jack Coleman, the “Heroes” actor who played the father of Hayden Panettiere’s Claire Bennet, posted an emotional tribute to his late co-star following her death this week at 36 years old. “I’m heartbroken.

  18. Rolling Stone

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Mourns Star and Criticizes Paparazzi That ‘Hunted’ Her (opens Rolling Stone)

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    "Everywhere she went, there were photographers with 300 millimeter lenses—the kind that can make even the most innocent activity look sinister," said Jack Coleman in his tribute

  19. Deadline

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Jack Coleman Pays Tribute To “Extraordinary Young Woman” (opens Deadline)

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    As Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Hayden Panettiere, her Heroes onscreen dad is recalling the late actress’ talent and heart. Jack Coleman, who starred as Claire’s (Panettiere) father Noah Bennett on the NBC superhero drama, remembered Panettiere as a “prodigious talent” and “extraordinary yo…

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