Actress, Musician Hayden Panettiere Has Died At 36

Feb. 2, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA: Television actress Hayden Panettiere walks the red carpet prior to the GQ Party at the Elms Mansion leading up to Super Bowl XLVII. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died after she was found unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday.

First responders tried to resuscitate Panettiere using “advanced cardiac life support” but were unsuccessful.

Authorities are investigating but have found no signs of foul play. According to at least one outlet, first responders were discussing the possibility of overdose and cardiac arrest.

A rep for Panettiere released a statement on behalf of her father, Alan: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”

Panettiere rose to fame during the late 1990s with stints on the daytime soaps “One Life to Live” and “Guiding Light.” In 2000, she appeared in “Remember the Titans” with Denzel Washington. In the 2000s, she appeared on TV shows like “Ally McBeal” and in films, including “Ice Princess” in 2005.

In 2006, she starred in the TV show “Heroes,” as a cheerleader with special powers. In 2012, she landed the role of Juliette Barnes on the TV show “Nashville,” opposite Connie Britton. She also appeared in the “Scream” film franchise, starring in 4 and 6.

Her final film, “Sleepwalkers,” hit theaters this past January.

Panettiere also released music over the years, including some country singles from her time on “Nashville.” Throwback 2K fans might recognize a few pop singles from the late 2000s, including “Wake Up Call,” “I Still Believe,” and “Cruella De Vil.”

Behind the scenes, Panettiere received treatment for alcoholism, substance abuse, and postpartum depression. She gave birth to a daughter, Kaya, in 2014 with then-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko. In 2018, Panettiere gave full custody to Klitschko and they currently live in Europe.

She released a memoir earlier this year titled “This Is Me: A Reckoning.” She recounts run-ins with Hollywood figures, the decision to give up custody of her daughter, and her battles with opioids and alcohol.

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