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‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere as a ‘Singularly Talented Actor’ With a ‘Deep Understanding of Human Nature’

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Hayden Panettiere was a seasoned professional by the time she auditioned for “Heroes” at the age of 16. But unlike many actors who start working as kids, Hayden had no sense of jaded child actor quality to her.

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  1. Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ actress, dead at 36 after 911 call for cardiac arrest, South Carolina coroner says

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    ‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere as a ‘Singularly Talented Actor’ With a ‘Deep Understanding of Human Nature’

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  1. Deadline

    Hayden Panettiere Dies: “Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & ‘Scream’ Star Was 36 (opens Deadline)

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    Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for playing the superpowered cheerleader on NBC’s Heroes, has died at the age of 36. Her rep confirmed the news to Deadline. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.

  2. MyStateline

    Hayden Panettiere, star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," passes away at 36 (opens MyStateline)

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

  3. Pix11

    Actress Hayden Panettiere has died (opens Pix11)

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    Multiple reports say the actress, best known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” Hayden Panettiere has died. A statement was sent to ABC News Sunday evening confirming the star’s death. The cause of death is currently unknown, according to multiple reports. Panettiere was 36-years-old.

  4. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

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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.

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' Dies at 36 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Hayden Panettiere, the actress who rose to fame as cheerleader Claire Bennet on NBC’s "Heroes" before starring as country singer Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," has died. She was 36. Panettiere’s representative…

  6. FOX8 WGHP

    Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville,' dead at 36 (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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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.

  7. KTVZ Bend

    Hayden Panettiere, actress in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Actress Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirmed to CNN. She was 36 years old. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden.

  8. Salon

    “Heroes,” “Scream” and “Nashville” actor Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 (opens Salon)

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    The former child star had recently returned to acting and released a candid memoir about her recovery

  9. UPI

    'Heroes,' 'Nashville' alum Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 (opens UPI)

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    "Heroes" and "Nashville" alum Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father announced Sunday.

  10. CBS News

    Hayden Panettiere, actress known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36 (opens CBS News)

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    Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.

  11. The Oregonian

    Hayden Panettiere, star of ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes,’ dies at 36: ‘Profound sadness’ (opens The Oregonian)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for TV shows including 'Nashville' and 'Heroes' as well as the 'Scream' franchise, has died

  12. New York Post

    Hayden Panettiere appeared happy and carefree in final Instagram post weeks before sudden death at 36 (opens New York Post)

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    The "Heroes" and "Nashville" star shared a playful black-and-white snap on July 27 showing her winking and smiling as she wrapped an arm around photographer Randall Slavin.

  13. Newsweek

    Hayden Panettiere, Star of Heroes and Nashville, Dies at 36 (opens Newsweek)

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    The actress leaves behind a daughter, Kaya. Her family has asked for privacy as they process their loss.

  14. WCBD News 2

    Actress Hayden Panettiere dies in South Carolina, police say (opens WCBD News 2)

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    GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) - Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at an apartment complex in Greenville. Officers with the Greenville Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at Judson Mill Lofts on Easley Bridge …

  15. ABC News

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

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

  16. FOX8 WGHP

    Actress Hayden Panettiere was found dead in South Carolina apartment, police say (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at an apartment complex in Greenville. Officers with the Greenville Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at Judson Mill Lofts on Easley Bridge …

  17. Advocate

    'Heroes' and 'Scream' star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36 (opens Advocate)

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    This story was originally published on Them . Hayden Panettiere, the actress who starred in beloved television shows such as Nashville and Heroes before joining the Scream franchise for two installments, died on Sunday.

  18. The M

    Heroes and Scream Star Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36 (opens The M)

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    Hayden Panettiere, the actress who starred in beloved television shows such as Nashville and Heroes before joining the Scream franchise for two installments, died on Sunday. No cause of death was immediately available, but authorities have already said that they don’t suspect foul play.

  19. KSNT Topeka

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

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    Hayden Panettiere, who soared to fame two decades ago as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV show “Heroes” and won country music success playing a singer on “Nashville,” has died. She was 36. Police said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, shortly be…

  20. The Guardian

    Hayden Panettiere: an actor so magnetic that entire shows were rewritten for her (opens The Guardian)

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    She starred in her first soap opera at 4 – then the hit show Heroes was totally reworked to allow her character, Claire the regenerating cheerleader, to live on. We celebrate the star, who has died age 36 • Hayden Panettiere – a life in pictures When Hayden Panettiere arrived as Claire Bennet in Her…

  21. Time

    Tributes Pour In for Actress Hayden Panettiere After Her Death at 36 (opens Time)

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    The actress, best known for "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday in South Carolina.

  22. Charisma Magazine Online

    Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36: Catholic Roots, Addiction and the Spiritual Battle Behind Her Pain (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame in front of America as a child star before becoming known for roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at just 36. Her sudden death brings renewed attention to a life that included extraordinary Hollywood success but also deeply personal struggles with …

  23. New York Post

    Inside Hayden Panettiere’s final hours before heartbreaking death (opens New York Post)

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    The "Heroes" actress was reportedly joined by her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, on the flight from Los Angeles to South Carolina on Saturday.

  24. The Hollywood Reporter

    Remembering Hayden Panettiere: From ‘Heroes’ to ‘Nashville’ to ‘Scream,’ 12 of Her Standout Roles (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The actress died Sunday at age 36.

  25. HuffPost

    New Details Released Surrounding Death Of Hayden Panettiere (opens HuffPost)

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    The “Heroes” and “Nashville” star was found “unresponsive” and later pronounced dead in a South Carolina apartment on Sunday, officials said.

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