Hayden Panettiere's Tragic Passing
Hayden Panettiere, 36, Found Deceased; Police Confirm No Foul Play as Inquiry Continues
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The incident occurred at Judson Mill Lofts on Easley Bridge Road in Greenville, with responders dispatched around 1:50 p.m. after a report of an unresponsive woman; the 911 call was placed by an acquaintance.
Skip Panettiere, Hayden Panettiere’s father, publicly mourned his daughter, describing her as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her" and urged for privacy as the family processes the loss.
Kasey Kitchen, Panettiere’s publicist, confirmed that an active investigation was ongoing at the time, underscoring that investigators were still gathering details.
Coverage notes additional context about Panettiere’s life, including news that earlier this year she spoke about postpartum depression and struggles with addiction, which led her to relinquish custody of her daughter Kaya to former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko.
Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," died at age 36 after being found unresponsive at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, News 8000 reported. Responders were called to Judson Mill Lofts on Easley Bridge Road around 1:50 p.m. Sunday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Greenville Police said there are no signs of foul play, according to St. Albert Gazette. The department is working with the Greenville County Coroner's Office. No official cause of death has been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
911 Call Came From an Acquaintance at Lofts
A 911 call reporting an unresponsive woman came in just before 2 p.m. Sunday, according to Airdrie City View. The call was placed by an acquaintance of Panettiere. Emergency crews responded to Judson Mill Lofts on Easley Bridge Road. Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kasey Kitchen, Panettiere's publicist, confirmed that an active investigation was underway at the time. Investigators were still gathering details. Police have not named any suspects and say no foul play is suspected. The coroner's office will determine the official cause of death.
Father Skip Panettiere Mourns, Asks for Privacy
Hayden's father, Skip Panettiere, publicly mourned his daughter after news broke. He described her as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her." He urged the public to respect the family's privacy as they process the loss.
Stars and Co-Stars Share Tributes Across Social Media
Celebrities quickly shared their grief online. Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz, and others posted tributes calling Panettiere "truly a light," according to AOL. Beth Chamberlin, who played her on-screen mother on "Guiding Light," remembered her as a gifted performer. Chamberlin said Panettiere "never once forgot a line," Parade reported.
Panettiere Had Spoken Openly About Addiction and Custody Loss
Earlier this year, Panettiere spoke publicly about her struggles with postpartum depression and addiction. Those battles led her to give up custody of her daughter, Kaya, to former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko, according to News 8000. Panettiere had been candid in interviews about the toll those years took on her life and career.
Panettiere first gained fame as a child actress on "Guiding Light" before breaking through in the NBC series "Heroes" in 2006. She later earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role as Juliette Barnes on "Nashville." She was 36 years old at the time of her death.
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