Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

American actor Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, according to a statement released by her family through her publicist. Panettiere was widely recognized for her television work, most notably her roles as Claire Bennet in the series Heroes and her performance in the musical drama Nashville.

Her career began as a child star, eventually leading to international acclaim and two Golden Globe nominations for her work on Nashville. The announcement of her passing has been confirmed by representatives, though no further details regarding the circumstances of her death were provided in the initial reports.