Hayden Panettiere dies at 36; cause of death under investigation

Hayden Panettiere, the Heroes, Nashville and Scream actress, died aged 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. Her father and representatives confirmed the death on 17 August 2026. No cause has been announced. Deadline reports an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. Paramedics responded to a 911 call on 16 August but could not revive her.