Hayden Panettiere, Star of ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36
Los Angeles Times is reporting the death of Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', at the age of 36.
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 2026 —
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. The Los Angeles Times reported the news of her passing.
Panettiere garnered significant attention for her portrayal of Claire Bennet in the NBC superhero drama Heroes, which aired from 2006 to 2010. She later took on the role of Juliette Barnes in the musical drama Nashville, appearing in the series from 2012 to 2018.
The actress also had a notable career in film, with appearances in movies such as Bring It On: All or Nothing and I Love You, Beth Cooper. Her early acting credits include a role in the Disney Channel original movie Tiger Cruise.
The cause of death and specific circumstances surrounding Panettiere’s passing were not immediately available in the initial report from the Los Angeles Times.
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