Neutrogena Responds to Hayden Panettiere’s Death

Four days after the actress was found dead in Greenville, South Carolina, Neutrogena issued a public statement. The statement did not provide further details about the termination of the partnership.

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In a May podcast interview with Jay Shetty, Panettiere revealed that she had spoken candidly about experiencing postpartum depression (PPD) following the 2014 birth of her daughter, Kaya, with former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. She said the remarks prompted a phone call in which she learned Neutrogena intended to end their relationship. Panettiere’s memoir *This Is Me* later recounted the emotional impact of that decision, noting she received no acknowledgment from the brand after ten years of collaboration.

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The Greenville coroner’s office confirmed that an autopsy was completed, but the cause of death remains pending further investigation.

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The Cleveland Clinic reports that postpartum depression can affect up to 14 % of people who give birth, describing symptoms such as persistent sadness, feelings of worthlessness, and anxiety about caring for oneself or the infant.

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• “I had no intention of or plan to talk about postpartum depression,” — Hayden Panettiere, its former ambassador

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• “It just came up, and I was just being honest. And never for a second did I think that anyone – or care that anyone – would have a bad reaction to it. It was my truth.” — Hayden Panettiere, its former ambassador

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