Christy Carlson Romano compares child stardom to CTE in essay published after Hayden Panettiere's death

Christy Carlson Romano, Even Stevens star and voice of Kim Possible, published an essay on Elle comparing child stardom to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy — a comparison from personal experience, not a medical diagnosis. The essay appeared days after Hayden Panettiere died on 16 August 2026 at 36; police reported no foul play, and the death remains under investigation.