American daytime soap opera; longest-running in US history
Hayden Panettiere, the actor known for Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, has announced her "tragic passing" and asked for privacy. Police in Greenville, South Carolina, have said initial inquiries show no signs of foul play; no cause of death has been released and an autopsy is expected.
Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36. The actor rose to fame as Claire Bennet on Heroes and later starred in Nashville. Tributes pour in from colleagues and fans; she has been open about battles with addiction and post-partum depression throughout her career.