08/18/2026
Hayden Panettiere, 1989–2026. 🕊️
I was completely shocked to hear the news this morning that Hayden Panettiere has passed away. Like so many, my mind immediately went to her iconic role as the indestructible Claire Bennet in HEROES.
But her talent spanned far beyond that one show. From her early childhood roles on daytime soap operas to doing all of her own singing on Nashville, and lending her voice to beloved games and animation, her footprint across pop culture was massive.
Swipe through to look back at just a few of her unforgettable roles: ➡️
🧬 Claire Bennet in Heroes
🗝️ Kairi in Kingdom Hearts
🐜 Dot in A Bug’s Life
🏔️ Sam in Until Dawn
She was only 36. She is survived by her daughter, Kaya. Sending so much love to her loved ones. 💔
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