Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

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The Hill's Headlines - August 16, 2026

The Hill's Headlines - August 16, 2026

(NewsNation) — Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles the hit series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died, according to reports from TMZ and ABC News. Panettiere was 36 years old.

A representative for Panettiere released a statement to ABC News saying: “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........

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