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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press, as published by EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · August 17, 2026 · 1 min read

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A television star has passed away. Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in popular series, was found unresponsive at an apartment complex in South Carolina. She was 36 years old at the time of her death, which occurred on a Sunday.

Panettiere's father announced her passing in a statement. Further details about her death are available from the source, including a statement from her family expressing their sadness at her tragic passing.

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Category: safety · Published: August 17, 2026 · Source: EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Reading time: 1 min

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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

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