Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere was an actress known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville'.
Notable Quotes
"From a very young age, I lost the chance to have a normal childhood, friends, relationships, and my privacy."View Story →
"I was like a little soldier and I always have been. No was never an option."View Story →
"I desperately wanted her to just be my mom."View Story →
"I suffered from body dysmorphia for years because of that, believing that no matter how strong, thin or young I was, there was no escaping the dreaded cottage cheese thighs."View Story →
"I had no idea that this was not an appropriate thing, or what door that would open for me when it came to my addiction."View Story →
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Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.
September 22, 2026Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars pay tribute to late Catherine O'Hara
Tributes were also paid at the Emmy Awards to Dolly Parton, James Van Der Beek and Tim Curry.
September 15, 2026Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction
Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.
August 21, 2026Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
August 18, 2026Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.
August 17, 2026In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
August 17, 2026Tributes paid to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere who has died aged 36
She starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville, plus films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.
August 17, 2026'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36 - reuters.com
'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36 reuters.com
August 17, 2026