Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” dies at age 36, with multiple outlets reporting confirmation from representatives. Several sources say the circumstances of her death were not immediately released and that the cause and manner remain unclear.

Panettiere’s career is widely recalled, including her breakthrough as a child actor and later success in adult roles. Outlets also note her film work, including the “Scream” franchise, and that she returned to acting in recent years. NBC News and other coverage point to statements Panettiere made earlier about health struggles, including postpartum depression and addiction, and her decision to give up custody of her daughter in 2018.

Most outlets focus on her acting legacy and the lack of official details about the death, while the NBC report adds more personal context based on her prior disclosures. International and regional reports similarly cite the age and public confirmation of her passing, without providing additional information on cause.