BREAKING: Hayden Panettiere Has Died at 36 Actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away, her representative confirmed to ABC News. She was 36. In a statement, her rep remembered her as “an incredible light and a force of nature, who brought joy to everyone who knew her, on and off screen”. Panettiere first broke out as a child star, later becoming a household name for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet on NBC’s “Heroes” and as Juliette Barnes on ABC/CMT’s “Nashville.” She also appeared in the “Scream” franchise and “Remember the Titans.” No cause of death has been released. This is a developing story — we’ll update as more details come in. Rest in peace, Hayden. 🕊️ #HaydenPanettiere #BreakingNews #TheDailyFlash #RIP #Hollywood