Actress Hayden Panettiere Reported Dead 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

According to ABC News, actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The tragic news was confirmed by her representative.

What We Know

We don’t know much about what happened. So far, we only have the brief statement supplied through ABC News:

“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.”

There are no other details available at this time.

Hayden Panettiere’s Career

Panettiere was born August 21, 1989, and, according to her IMDB credits, her career in acting started in 1996. As a child star, she had her share of struggles, including run-ins with paparazzi and more serious situations.

The actress is most well-known for her parts in the shows “Heroes” and “Nashville.”

She will surely be missed.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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