Hayden Panettiere, a famous American actress known for her roles in TV shows like Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her representative confirmed her death. Her family said they are heartbroken and have asked for privacy. The cause of her death has not been announced.

Panettiere became popular as a child actress and acted in films such as Remember the Titans before becoming world famous for playing Claire Bennet, a cheerleader who could heal quickly, in the TV show Heroes in 2006.

Because of her performances, Panettiere gained millions of fans around the world. The main result of her death is that people are sharing messages of sadness and remembering her life and career. She is survived by her daughter, Kaya, and her parents.