Hayden Panettiere’s Ex Expresses ‘Profound Shock and Grief’ After Actress’ Sudden Death

Actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away suddenly at age 36 in South Carolina, though the cause of death remains unconfirmed. Her former fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, expressed profound shock and grief via Instagram, stating she left the world too soon. Klitschko, who shares a daughter named Kaya with Panettiere, vowed to protect the child's memory of her mother. Additionally, cast members and fans from the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise are honoring the actress following the tragic announcement.