Neutrogena responds to backlash following Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death at 36

Following the death of 36-year-old actress Hayden Panettiere, skincare brand Neutrogena has issued a response to public backlash regarding the late star's history with the company. Panettiere served as a brand ambassador for Neutrogena for a decade, and recent online criticism has centered on past claims made by the actress during her tenure.

While the specific nature of the claims has not been detailed, the brand's intervention follows a period of mounting public scrutiny. The response marks an effort by the company to address the controversy surrounding its former representative in the wake of her passing.