Hayden Panettiere, actress known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Updated on: August 16, 2026 / 11:59 PM EDT / CBS News
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement through the rep. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her- and to the millions who watched her onscreen. We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
Details surrounding Panettiere's death were not released.
The actress's career spanned more than three decades, starring in both movies and television, including in the "Scream" horror film series and the TV drama "Nashville."
In recent months, Panettiere spoke publicly about the struggles of life in the spotlight as a young actor. She released her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," in May, detailing her childhood and her experiences with addiction, physical abuse and her recovery.