A video of an 11-year-old Hayden Panettiere singing Britney Spears' "You Drive Me Crazy" during a 2000 appearance on The Rosie O'Donnell Show has resurfaced and gone viral following the actress's death. The clip shows a young Panettiere performing on stage while a visibly impressed O'Donnell watches and offers a high-five.
At the time of the appearance, Panettiere was promoting the Disney film "Remember the Titans," in which she played Sheryl Yoast. Social media users have shared the video, reminiscing about Panettiere's early talent and her subsequent career.
The video began circulating widely after news broke of Panettiere's death at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. According to reports, Narcan was found in the apartment where she died, and a 911 call audio indicated she had suffered a suspected overdose and cardiac arrest.
Fans and former colleagues have expressed their grief. Rosie O'Donnell shared a photo of Panettiere on Instagram, writing, "Oh my god – heartbroken #hayden." Viewers have left comments on the resurfaced video, with many noting her immense talent at such a young age. Some also remarked on the poignancy of the clip, as Panettiere was the same age as her daughter, Kaya, who is now 11.
Panettiere's career spanned acting, music, and voiceovers. She earned a Grammy nomination in 1999 for her contribution to the soundtrack of "A Bug's Life." She also contributed to soundtracks for films such as "Tiger Cruise," "The Dust Factory," and "Ice Princess." In 2008, she released a standalone pop single, "Wake Up Call," with plans for an album that were ultimately scrapped.
Her most significant musical impact came from her role as Juliette Barnes on the ABC television series "Nashville." Through the show, she recorded numerous country chart singles and contributed to its soundtrack albums. She also made concert appearances as part of the show's promotional tours.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Panettiere was known for her roles as Claire Bennet in "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes in "Nashville," earning multiple award nominations for both performances.
Panettiere had been open about her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression. Following the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014, she battled postpartum depression and later granted full custody of Kaya to her former fiancé, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. Kaya currently resides in Europe with her father.
In a 2022 interview, Panettiere stated she had been sober in recent years, describing sobriety as "an everyday battle" and "an everyday choice." She expressed gratitude for being "part of this world again."
The news of her death comes months after the release of her memoir, "This is Me: A Reckoning," which became a New York Times bestseller. In the book, she discussed navigating fame and life's challenges. She is predeceased by her brother, Jansen, who died in February 2023 at the age of 28.
An autopsy has been completed, and authorities have stated that no signs of trauma were found on Panettiere's body. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause and manner of death, with officials cautioning against premature conclusions regarding the suspected overdose.
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