Hayden Panettiere

Acting · Born Aug 21, 1989 · Died Aug 16, 2026 (36) · Palisades, New York, USA

Hayden Panettiere (August 21, 1989 – August 16, 2026) was an American actress and singer known for her work in television and film. She gained international recognition for her role as Claire Bennet in the science fiction series Heroes and later starred in the musical drama series Nashville as Juliette Barnes. In film, she was known for portraying Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and Scream VI. Panettiere also lent her voice to characters in animated productions and video games, including Kairi in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Throughout her career, she became known for her versatility across television, film, voice acting, and music.