(FILES) US actress Hayden Panettiere arrives for the amfAR Gala Los Angeles, honoring Paramount Pictures and US singer Kelly Rowland, at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, on November 3, 2022. Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died aged 36, according to media reports on August 16, 2026. Her father confirmed the actress' death in a statement to ABC News. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP via Getty Images)