Hayden Panettiere's 'Nashville' Mom Says She's Glad the Late Actress Is 'at Peace' as 'Her Inner Demons Were Too Much to Bear'

Sylvia Jefferies, who played the mother of Hayden Panettiere in Nashville, posted an emotional tribute on Instagram on August 17. Jefferies stated that she is glad the late actress is now at peace, noting that Panettiere's inner demons were too much to bear. The tribute further mentioned that the actress was sometimes not easy to be around. This public message reflects on the personal struggles Panettiere faced before her passing, as shared by her onscreen mother.