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Melissa Gilbert Urges Stronger Protections for Young Actors

8/24/2026

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Melissa Gilbert urged stronger support for young Hollywood actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death.
Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead at a Greenville, South Carolina Airbnb on August 16, 2026.
The autopsy found no trauma signs and officials have not confirmed a cause of death.
Anna Paquin posted on August 23 questioning industry protection after the deaths of Michelle, Daveigh and Hayden.

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Melissa Gilbert urged stronger support for young Hollywood actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death.
Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead at a Greenville, South Carolina Airbnb on August 16, 2026.
The autopsy found no trauma signs and officials have not confirmed a cause of death.
Anna Paquin posted on August 23 questioning industry protection after the deaths of Michelle, Daveigh and Hayden.