Hayden Panettiere gone too soon today at just 36 years old ๐
The actress and voice performer best known for Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream franchise, has passed away at just 36.
Her representative confirmed her death in a statement, remembering her as someone who brought tremendous joy to those who knew her and millions who watched her onscreen.
Panettiere began acting as a child and built a career that crossed television, film, animation, and video games. Her best-known roles included:
โข Claire Bennet โ Heroes
โข Kirby Reed โ Scream
โข Juliette Barnes โ Nashville
โข Kairi โ Kingdom Hearts
โข Samantha โSamโ Giddings โ Until Dawn
โข Dot โ A Bugโs Life
โข Britney Allen โ Bring It On: All or Nothing
โข Gen Harwood โ Ice Princess
โข Kate โ Alpha and Omega
โข Sheryl Yoast โ Remember the Titans
For gaming fans especially, her performances as Kairi and Sam made her voice and likeness part of two beloved franchises outside her Hollywood career.
Rest in peace, Hayden Panettiere.36 is far too young. Her characters will continue to be remembered across television, movies, animation, and gaming. ๐๏ธ