Hayden Panettiere told fans to ‘be brave’ in last public appearance on talk show before tragic death aged 36

HAYDEN Panettiere told fans to “be brave” in her last public appearance on a talk show promoting her new memoir. The actress, who died on Sunday, appeared on Tamron Hall’s daytime talk show back in May to discuss her biography This Is Me. Hayden Panettiere made her last public appearance on Tamron Hall’s talk show Credit: Getty The star discussed her struggles with postpartum depression Credit: Getty She told fans she hoped they “felt supported” by the honest memoir, telling them they were “not alone” and that they should “dare to be brave”. Explaining a concept in her book, Hayden discussed the notion of “radical acceptance” – accepting a situation for exactly what it is without trying to avoid it. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! The actress unpacked the challenges she faced growing up as a child star, overcoming years of sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. Hayden also opened up about her struggles with postpartum depression that led to her handing over full custody to her ex-fiancé and former professional boxer, Wladimir Klitschko. Hayden also discussed her struggles with growing up as a child star on the talk show Credit: Getty Her tell-all memoir had recently become a New York Times bestseller. Credit: Getty The American actress was best known for her starring roles in Heroes and the musical series, Nashville Credit: Handout The mum-of-one, who was about to turn 37 on Friday, complained of back pain months before her death Credit: PA Earlier this year, she discussed the heartache of giving up her daughter: “The idea that anybody would think that I would just give away my child and be okay with it is heartbreaking. “It couldn’t be further from the truth. “I was struggling with mental health and anxiety and postpartum depression, and having to act my way through it, and just feeling like I completely lost myself.” Her tell-all memoir, which also covered her battle with drug addiction and revovery, had recently become a New York Times bestseller. Most read in Showbiz The star said she felt like she had completely ‘lost herself’ after the birth of her daughter Credit: Refer to Caption Hayden handed over full custody of her daughter to her ex, former professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko Credit: Getty Images – Getty The American actress was best known for her starring roles in Heroes and the musical series, Nashville. Heartbroken father, Skip Panettiere, who revealed the tragic news, said: “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 on screen.” Hayden’s grieving dad also asked for privacy as the family try and come to terms with the “unimaginable loss”. Hayden discusses the struggles of growing up as a child star The star received a Grammy nomination for her voice acting in A Bug’s Life, back in 1998 Her family gave no cause or location of her death. Cops were reportedly probing an “incident” involving the TV star when they found her, with enquiries ongoing. The mum-of-one, who was about to turn 37 on Friday, complained of back pain months before her death, sources told celebrity news channel TMZ. In a heartwrenching final interview, the star said she had “a lot more life to live” before her sudden death, talking optimistically about a new chapter ahead, after escaping years of personal turmoil. Born in New York, Hayden made her first appearance on screen as an 11-month-old child to star in several TV commercials. She would go on to stay in the TV and film industry for the rest of her life, debuting in her first film at the tender age of nine as the narrator and voice of Princess Dot, in Pixar’s A Bug’s Life. She was later nominated for a Young Artist Award and a Grammy on the back of the film’s staggering success, making her the fifth-youngest Grammy nominee ever. Hayden then featured in Remember the Titans alongside Denzel Washington in 2000. She worked on several other major films including Racing Stripes and Scream VI. Hayden is best known, however, for her leading roles on TV. She starred in 73 episodes of Emmy-award winning Heroes between 2006 to 2010 as cheerleader Claire Bennet. Hayden later earned two Golden Globe nominations as Juliette Barnes on Nashville where she featured in 128 episodes from 2012 to 2018. Hayden also provided voiceovers for video games, including hit series Until Dawn. Comment now