Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in the television series "Nashville" and "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. Her representative confirmed her death to ABC News.
Panettiere gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Claire Bennet, a cheerleader with regenerative abilities, in the NBC superhero drama "Heroes," which aired from 2006 to 2010. She later starred as Juliette Barnes, a country music singer, in the ABC musical drama "Nashville" from 2012 to 2018.
Her career began at a young age, with early roles including the character of Sarah Roberts in the soap opera "One Life to Live" in the late 1990s and the voice of Dot in Pixar's "A Bug's Life" (1998). She also appeared in films such as "Remember the Titans" (2000) and "Bring It On: All or Nothing" (2006).
Panettiere's public life also included discussions about her struggles with postpartum depression and addiction, which she spoke about openly in an effort to help others. Information regarding the cause of her death was not immediately available.