Hayden Panettiere, 36, Dies After Starring in “Heroes” and “Nashville”

American actress Hayden Panettiere, a prolific performer best known for starring in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville”, died at the age of 36.

In “Heroes”, Panettiere portrayed Claire Bennet, a young woman with extraordinary abilities. She also played Juliette Barnes in the musical drama series “Nashville”.

Panettiere began her acting career at an early age and appeared in films including “Remember the Titans”, “Ice Princess”, and “Scream 4”.

She released her personal memoir titled “This Is Me: A Reckoning” in May 2026.