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Police Investigate Hayden Panettiere’s Death, Investigation Ongoing

8/17/2026

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Hayden Panettiere, 36, died on Sunday, 16 August 2026, prompting police to be called to her home.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, called the passing tragic, requested privacy, and confirmed the police response.
In a May 2026 podcast, Panettiere said her brother Jansen’s 2023 death from heart complications was her greatest heartbreak.
Friends including Melissa Barrera, Selma Blair and JoJo posted tributes while police said the investigation remains ongoing.

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Hayden Panettiere, 36, died on Sunday, 16 August 2026, prompting police to be called to her home.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, called the passing tragic, requested privacy, and confirmed the police response.
In a May 2026 podcast, Panettiere said her brother Jansen’s 2023 death from heart complications was her greatest heartbreak.
Friends including Melissa Barrera, Selma Blair and JoJo posted tributes while police said the investigation remains ongoing.