Breaking: US actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, according to reports by US media.She was best known for TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes.In a statement provided to US outlet ABC News, Ms Panettiere's father, Skip, said his daughter was "a force of nature"."It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," he said."She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her, and to the millions who watched her onscreen".No cause of death was announced, and a publicist for the actress did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press.