- Hayden Panettiere, star of TV series Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36.
- In a 2023 interview with Women's Health magazine, she said: "I was the one who put myself in the first treatment centre. I was drowning."
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in *Heroes* and *Nashville*, was found dead at 36 in Greenville, S.C. on Sunday. Her father, Skip Panettiere, expressed his grief, stating, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden."1
Panettiere's career was marked by significant achievements, including three Teen Choice Awards for her role in *Heroes* and two Golden Globe nominations for *Nashville*. She also recorded 11 songs that charted on Billboard's Hot Country Songs during the show's run.
Despite her success, Panettiere faced personal struggles, openly discussing her battles with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. In a 2023 interview, she revealed, "I was the one who put myself in the first treatment centre. I was drowning." Her struggles with addiction were well-documented, and she emphasized that the narrative surrounding her decision to place her child for adoption was misunderstood, stating, "That could not be farther from the truth."2
The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, with police reporting no signs of foul play. An autopsy is pending by the Greenville County Coroner's Office.
“In a 2023 interview with Women's Health magazine, Panettiere said, "I was the one who put myself in the first treatment centre. I was drowning." Her candid remarks highlighted her long battle with substance abuse, which she had publicly discussed in recent years.”
