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Connie Britton Honors Hayden Panettiere After Tragic Death

8/18/2026

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Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.
Connie Britton posted an Instagram tribute reading “This was Hayden. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,” with a photo of their Nashville stage pose.
Lionsgate, Nashville’s co-producer, mourned Panettiere’s “tragic passing” and said later storylines—originating in the 2012 series that moved from ABC to CMT and ran six seasons—had Juliette battle alcoholism, substance abuse and postpartum depression, reflecting Panettiere’s own struggles.

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Hayden Panettiere died at age 36.
Connie Britton posted an Instagram tribute reading “This was Hayden. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,” with a photo of their Nashville stage pose.
Lionsgate, Nashville’s co-producer, mourned Panettiere’s “tragic passing” and said later storylines—originating in the 2012 series that moved from ABC to CMT and ran six seasons—had Juliette battle alcoholism, substance abuse and postpartum depression, reflecting Panettiere’s own struggles.