Hayden Panettiere dead: Hollywood actress in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' dies age 36

Hayden Panettiere dead: Hollywood actress in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' dies age 36 The star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' has died at age 36, her agent has confirmed, with her family issuing a statement to ask for privacy after they navigate their shock loss Heroes and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News. She was 36 years old. A statement from Panettiere's father was shared with the American news network, asking for privacy as the Panettiere family navigates their grief. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement. The details around her death are unknown. Her death comes mere months after memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, hit bookstores on May 19. In her book, the mum-of-one sheds light on some of her experiences navigating Hollywood as a teenage star. The Scream actress recounts an incident in which an Oscar-winning actor allegedly exposed himself to her at a party, as well as a disturbing episode aboard a yacht where a trusted, unnamed friend placed her in bed next to a 'very famous' naked man. In addition to Heroes and Nashville, Panettiere’s acting credits include the films I Love You, Beth Cooper, Scream 4 and Scream VI, and the TV movie Amanda Knox.