Beloved actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away at the age of 36, and her sudden death has left many shocked, questioning the circumstances surrounding it. As a result, it seems the police are looking into it.
“Law enforcement sources confirm police responded to an incident involving Hayden Sunday, and there is currently an open investigation,” TMZ reports
Panettiere passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16. She is survived by her daughter Kaya and her parents, Lesley and Skip.
Police Release Statement On Hayden Panettiere’s Passing
GettyA spokesperson for the Greenville Police Department shared a statement that was obtained by PEOPLE, stating that authorities and emergency personnel responded to a report of an “unresponsive female,” at around 1:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 16
“Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the spokesperson said.
“The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office,” a spokesperson added. “The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call.”
Hayden Panettiere’s Father Shares Statement On Her Passing
Following news of Panettiere’s passing, the actress’s father, Skip Panettiere, shared a statement with ABC News.
“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,” he said, adding that they ask for privacy “as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”
Hayden Panettiere Spoke About Having ‘A Lot More Life To Live’ In Emotional Interview Before Her Passing
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Just three months before her death, Panettiere appeared on Jay Shetty’s podcast On Purpose, with the two discussing a multitude of different topics. But one moment that truly stood out was when the actress said she had “a lot more life to live.”
Her interview came at the time of the release of her memoir, “This is Me: A Reckoning,” and she made this statement when talking about trying to come up with the title for the book.
“To come up with something good, I would have to see where … my life is going to go because I finally feel like I have shaken off all of this darkness and this negativity. And that means I’ve closed one door and another door is opened, and I can feel it opened and I can feel all the possibility … all the exciting possibilities. I feel like I have a lot more life to live,” she said, adding that she wanted to share her story as a message of hope.
“I want what I have gone through to be for a reason, to have happened for a reason,” she added. “And for that reason to be to help people go through whatever challenges they’re facing and to know that it’s possible. It can be done.”
Hollywood Pays Tribute
Getty“Rest in peace sweet Hayden,” Scream VI star Melissa Barrera wrote on her Instagram Stories.
“We mourn the sudden passing of Hayden Panettiere. A child actor, Hayden’s long career in TV & film included memorable roles in ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ & more. Our hearts are with her daughter, family, friends & fans. #RIP. #SagAftraMember since 1994,” SAG-AFTRA posted on X.
“I love you. Don’t be gone. Don’t be gone . Please. Please,” Selma Blair first wrote on Panettiere’s final post, before following it up with another 11 minutes later. “I love you whale tail my friend.”
“💔,” actress Tia Mowry wrote on her final Instagram post.
