We have sad news to report this evening. The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at age 36. Her representative confirmed the news, and her father shared a heartfelt statement remembering her as a force of nature who brought love and joy to everyone who knew her and to millions of fans who watched her on screen. No cause of death has been released at this time.
Panettiere’s connection to Disney ran deep and began when she was just a child. She voiced the spirited Princess Dot in Pixar’s A Bug’s Life back in 1998, a performance that earned her a Young Artist Award nomination and helped launch her career. From there she became a familiar face across the Disney family, starring in Remember the Titans, the Disney Channel original film Tiger Cruise, and the figure skating drama Ice Princess. She even lent her voice to Cinderella III: A Twist in Time and stepped into the world of Kingdom Hearts, voicing Kairi across several games in the beloved series.
Outside her Disney work, Panettiere became a household name for her roles as Claire Bennet on Heroes, Juliette Barnes on Nashville, and Kirby Reed in the Scream franchise. She had a career that spanned nearly her entire life, starting as a child model and soap opera actress before growing into one of Hollywood’s most recognizable names.
Our thoughts are with Hayden’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. She will definitely be missed.
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