Actress and former child star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

Name: Actress and former child star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
Uploaded: 8/17/2026 07:01:52 EDT
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Description: The actress, who launched a career as a child actor, including an appearance in "Remember the Titans," died at 36, her representative said.

The actress, who launched a career as a child actor, including an appearance in "Remember the Titans," died at 36, her representative said.

August 17, 2026

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Actress and former child star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

The actress, who launched a career as a child actor, including an appearance in "Remember the Titans," died at 36, her representative said.

August 17, 2026

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