Hayden Panettiere, the actor best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36.
In a 2022 interview with PEOPLE, she reflected on the difficult period in her life, saying, “I was on top of the world and I ruined it. a source close to Panettiere told TMZ that she had complained of back pain over the past year While her cause of death has not been publicly revealed. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. I’d think I hit rock bottom, but then there’s that trap door that opens. I put a lot of work into myself and I had to be willing to be incredibly honest. The actor also spoke candidly about experiencing severe postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter, Kaya, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé, former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
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,” his statement said.

