Singer Solange and several of her co-stars from the 2006 film "Bring It On: All or Nothing" have paid tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere, who was found dead on Sunday.
Solange, who played Crenshaw Heights cheerleading captain Camille, wrote on Instagram Stories that Panettiere was "so deserving" of peace. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story," Solange posted, adding that she admired Panettiere's "endless quest for vulnerability and healing." The Grammy winner reflected on their collaboration, stating, "I honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people." The singer concluded her tribute by saying, "The light surrounds you now rest easy hayden."
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Francia Raisa, who played another "Bring It On" castmate, shared that she was "stuck" upon hearing the news. "Rest well my ‘Bring It On’ sis," Raisa wrote on her Instagram Stories. Giovonnie Samuels, who portrayed cheerleader Kirresh, also expressed her shock.
Gustavo Carr, who played Panettiere’s love interest Jess in the film, honored the "Nashville" alum on Instagram, calling her "a light, a muse, an artist. An old soul, wise beyond your years." He added, "The kind of person people loved to work with and felt lucky to know." Carr expressed hope that Panettiere "knew you were seen and loved," concluding, "So much life lived, and still far too soon. I wish there had been one more hug. Rest peacefully, Hayden."
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Panettiere was found dead in a Greenville, South Carolina, Airbnb. She was 36 years old. An autopsy obtained by Page Six indicated no signs of trauma. The day before her death, Panettiere had traveled from Los Angeles to South Carolina with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, who has previously admitted to abusing Panettiere.