Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLaura HardingTuesday 18 August 2026 09:59 BSTHayden Panettiere death: Former child star's glittering career and tragic death at 36Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko has expressed profound shock and grief following the death of his former partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, at the age of 36.Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest in Greenville, South Carolina, with police and coroner officials confirming there were no signs of trauma or foul play.Klitschko paid tribute to the Heroes and Nashville star as an important part of his life and vowed to always speak of her with respect to their daughter, Kaya.Panettiere's father Skip described her as an incredible light and a force of nature, requesting privacy for the family as they process the loss.The Golden Globe-nominated actress, who began her career as a child, had previously spoken openly about her struggles with addiction and postpartum mental health.In fullHayden Panettiere death latest: Ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko sends emotional message as autopsy reveals ‘no trauma’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in