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The death of the actress was reported by her father, Skip Panettiere. "With deep sadness, we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," ABC News quotes Skip Panettiere as saying. He described his late daughter as "an incredible light and force" and noted that she brought "immeasurable love and joy to those who knew her, and to the millions who watched her on screen." He also indicated that the circumstances of her death are being investigated by the police. It is known that the actress passed away five days before her birthday on August 16. She was to turn 37 on August 21. Panettiere was found unconscious in her home in Greenville, South Carolina, by a friend who called the police, TMZ reports. According to the portal, the actress's heart stopped, and she was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but it was unsuccessful. It was reported that there were no signs of foul play in Panettiere's death, but an autopsy has been ordered. Later, the portal stated that it had an audio recording of a conversation with medical personnel. It allegedly indicates that a team was dispatched to Panettiere's home "to perform resuscitation on a person with an overdose." However, the recording does not clarify whether the possible overdose was caused by medications or drugs, according to the publication. **Panettiere Struggled with Depression and Alcohol Addiction** It is known that the actress had a romantic relationship with Ukrainian boxer Vladimir Klichko, who is the brother of the current mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klichko. Panettiere began dating the athlete in 2013 and was engaged to him, and in December 2014, they welcomed a daughter, Kaya-Evdokiya. In her memoirs "This Is Me: The Reckoning," published in May 2026, Panettiere admitted that she faced depression and alcohol addiction after giving birth. When her daughter Kaya was four months old, she underwent treatment at a rehabilitation center for alcohol-related issues. In 2018, she broke up with Klichko, and Panettiere agreed to grant him full custody of their daughter. The actress referred to Klichko as "a wonderful man and an amazing father." The TMZ portal, citing sources, reported that in recent months, the actress had been suffering from health problems. Sources indicated that she complained of severe back pain. **Panettiere Acted in Films from the Age of Four** Hayden Panettiere was born on August 21, 1989, in Palisades, New York, to an actress and a firefighter. She began appearing on screens at a young age, starting with commercials. At four years old, she starred in the soap opera "One Life to Live." At 11, Panettiere played the role of the coach's daughter, Billie Yost, in the film "Remember the Titans" with Denzel Washington, for which she received a Young Artist Award. Panettiere admitted that she was forced into her profession. "I was always like a little soldier. No objections were accepted. It was simple: 'Here are your scenes, here are your lines, get in the right spots, do what the director says,'" she said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She gained the most popularity for her roles as Claire Bennet in the series "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes in the musical drama "Nashville." For her role in the latter, she was nominated twice for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, Panettiere appeared in films such as "Remember the Titans," "Ice Princess," "A Night with Beth Cooper," "Scream 4," "Scream 6," and "It: Nightmarish."
