Hayden Panettiere death

'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere passes away at 36, days ahead of her birthday

Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes, has sadly passed away. She was 36 years old when her representative confirmed the news. Panettiere gained fame as Claire Bennet on the sci-fi series Heroes. She also starred as Juliette Barnes in the drama Nashville. Her memoir detailed struggles with addiction and postpartum depression.

Hayden Panettiere Dead At 36: Nashville Actress Passes Away 4 Days Before Birthday, Police Investigation Underway

Hayden Panettiere died of accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death has been revealed by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The 36-year-old Heroes and Nashville star died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and several other drugs. Panettiere was found unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment on August 16, with police confirming that their investigation into her death remains ongoing.