Fastrack · Hayden Panettiere's Death Investigated for Possible Criminal Conduct

Hayden Panettiere died Sunday at 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed the death in a statement released to ABC News.

No cause of death has been announced.
11 of her songs from Nashville charted on Billboard's Hot Country Songs.
Her career began in 1996; credits include Heroes, Nashville, and Scream VI.
Her brother Jansen, also an actor, died of a heart condition in 2023 at 28.

Why it matters: Panettiere was a visible public figure who was open about addiction and mental health. Her memoir, 'This Is Me: A Reckoning,' published earlier this year, detailed those struggles.

She earned two Golden Globe nominations for supporting actress work on Nashville.
Her daughter, now 11, lives with former partner Wladimir Klitschko in Ukraine.

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87 sources · 319 articles · 40% Center coverage

Center coverage, 35 sources: The center runs the full AP wire report, covering her career and personal struggles in equal measure without additional framing.

WAWSB-TV Atlanta1w+Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star, dies at 36 WLWPLG Local 101w+Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

USA Today1w+Hayden Panettiere's death: Updates as new details emerge

TMZ1w+Hayden Panettiere Death Investigated by Cops to Determine if There's Criminal Conduct PenPennLive1w+Hayden Panettiere spotted traveling with abusive ex just one day before her death

Associated Press1w+Hayden Panettiere: A look back at the ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star’s career in photos

Forbes1w+After Her Death, Hayden Panettiere Honored By Her ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Successor

Billboard1w+Details Emerge About Hayden Panettiere’s Death, Ex Wladimir Klitschko Reacts: ‘She Left This World Far Too Soon’CNCTV News1w+Hayden Panettiere’s ex pays tribute to late actor

Deadline1w+“Just Heartbreak”: Connie Britton Mourns ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere TNDThe National Desk1w+Incident report offers new details in Hayden Panettiere's death investigation

BBC News1w+Hayden Panettiere obituary: A life of struggles alongside screen success

Left coverage, 30 sources: The left emphasizes Panettiere's full personal story — her mental health battles, the custody arrangement she described as misunderstood, and her own words about fighting her way back from addiction.

MSNBC1w+The heartbreaking timing of Hayden Panettiere’s death

The Independent1w+Police report reveals new details about Hayden Panettiere’s death

Hollywood Reporter1w+‘A Breed Apart’ Director Recalls Hayden Panettiere’s “Dark” Energy on Set: “She Was Not OK”

Variety1w+Hayden Panettiere Defended Mistreated Background Actors on Heroes Set CleCleveland.com1w+Amanda Bynes mourns Hayden Panettiere after death at 36: ‘Life can hit you hard’

Rolling Stone1w+Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ Co-Star Charles Esten Remembers Their Friendship in Touching Tribute

Los Angeles Times1w+Hayden Panettiere broke the silence around postpartum depression

The Daily Beast1w+Hayden Panettiere’s Tragedy Foretold in Harrowing Memoir

ABC News1w+Hayden Panettiere spoke openly about personal struggles over the years amid successful career

CNN1w+What we know about Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death and who was with her

The Cut1w+Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Says Her Daughter Took ‘Wrong Path’

The New York Times1w+Hayden Panettiere Grew Up in Front of the Camera. It Took a Toll.

Right coverage, 22 sources: The right presents a shorter career-focused account, noting her memoir and the custody decision without the extended personal detail found in longer versions.