"It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought endless love and joy to all who knew her - and to the millions who watched her on screen," her spokesperson said in a statement to ABC.
Hayden Panettiere appeared in the films “Remember the Titans” and “Scream 4.” She was also known for playing the character Claire Bennet in the television series “Heroes.”
Panettiere was a child actor and got her first major role at the age of four. She starred in a long line of TV series and films. In her memoir, published earlier this year, she writes about her addiction problems and mental illness.
She was 36 years old.
