Hayden Panettiere, ‘Remember the Titans’ and ‘Heroes’ Actress, Dies at 36

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” a representative for the actress says in a statement to media August 16, 2026 @ 8:21 PM Hayden Panettiere attends the world premiere of Paramount's "Scream VI" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 06, 2023 in New York City (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in “Remember the Titans” and “Heroes” has died. She was 36. A representative for the actress confirmed her death to ABC News. A cause of death was not given. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. 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,” her rep said in a statement. More to come…