Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Heroes’ Dad Calls Out ‘Predatory’ Paparazzi Who ‘Hunted’ Her and the Press Who Asked ‘Misogynistic’ Questions When She Was a Teen

Jack Coleman, who played the father of Claire Bennet in Heroes, shared an emotional Instagram tribute following the death of Hayden Panettiere at age 36. Coleman expressed heartbreak and criticized the predatory nature of paparazzi who hunted the star with long lenses to make innocent activities appear sinister. He further condemned the press for asking misogynistic questions during her teenage years, stating that his words are inadequate to express his grief over the loss of his co-star.