Hayden Panettiere Opened Up About Her Brother Jansen Years After His Sudden Loss — and the Guilt She Carried

 

Her Death Came Before She Could Close This Chapter

 

According to ABC News, her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death in a statement. She was 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. 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.”

According to NBC News, her publicist, Kasey Kitchen, said the actress’s death was being investigated. “There’s an investigation ongoing,” Kasey said in a statement. “We should know more tomorrow.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said officers, “accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to a report of an unresponsive female at around 1:50 p.m. Sunday.

“Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” police said. Police added, “The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.”

The statement added that “The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.” According to police, “An acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call.” The statement added that no further details were available for release at that time.