(FILES) US actress Hayden Panettiere arrives for the world premiere of "Scream VI" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City on March 6, 2023. 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 ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)