Hayden Panettiere, the acclaimed American actress known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died at the age of 36, according to infohub.kz.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her death. In a statement released to ABC News, he said: "It is with deep sorrow that we report the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immense love and joy to all who knew her, and to the millions of fans who watched her on screen."
Her father asked for privacy as the family navigates this unimaginable loss. Further details about Panettiere's death have not been disclosed.
Starting her career as a child, Panettiere worked extensively in television and film. She is remembered for her roles as Claire Bennet in the hit series "Heroes" and Juliette Barnes in the musical drama "Nashville." She also appeared in films such as "Remember the Titans," "Raising Helen," "Ice Princess," and "Scream 4."
Hayden leaves behind her daughter Kaya Evdokia, born in 2014, whose father is former heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko.
Panettiere was open about her struggles from childhood through adulthood. In May of this year, she released a memoir titled "This Is Me: A Memoir," in which she shared "a look at her life behind closed doors, discussing postpartum depression, addiction and recovery, trauma, domestic violence, and loss," according to the book's description.