Hayden Panettiere voiced hope in heartbreaking last interview: ‘I have a lot more life left to live’

Hayden Panettiere, the 36-year-old star of Nashville and Heroes, has died following an apparent overdose. The actress had previously struggled with alcohol and opioid addiction. In a May interview with Jay Shetty, she expressed hope for the future after years of personal darkness. Panettiere is survived by her daughter, Kaya, born to Wladimir Klitschko. Her younger brother, Jansen, previously died in 2023. 911 dispatch audio confirmed the circumstances surrounding her death over the weekend.