Klitschko posts birthday tribute to Hayden Panettiere five days after her death

Wladimir Klitschko, Panettiere's ex-partner and father of their daughter Kaya, posted an Instagram tribute on what would have been her 37th birthday, five days after she died on 16 August 2026 at age 36. He thanked fans for their support and urged readers to embrace love, forgiveness and kindness, according to Variety. No cause of death has been determined.