"Heroes" actor Hayden Panettiere has died at 36, her representative told ABC News.
In May, she released a memoir detailing her struggles with postpartum depression and alcoholism.
She wrote that after giving birth to her daughter in 2014, she felt like her "soul was dead."
Actor Hayden Panettiere has died at 36, her representative told ABC News on Monday.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement to the outlet.

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Viewers watched Hayden Panettiere grow up in front of the cameras as a child star on soap operas One Life to Live and Guiding Light, and later as a TV show fixture on network hits like Heroes and Nashville. But while the actress' career cemented her as a rising star in Hollywood, she was silently paying the price of fame behind the scenes, battling tabloid scrutiny and the unrealistic expectations that had been placed on her by both outside critics and the people closest to her in her life.
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Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the **** ans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36, her representative confirmed to CBS News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," Panettiere's father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement through the rep. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her- and to the millions who watched her onscreen. We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
Details surrounding Panettiere's death were not released.
The actress's career spanned more than three decades, starring in both movies and television, including in the "Scream" horror film series and the TV drama "Nashville."
In recent months, Panettiere spoke publicly about the struggles of life in the spotlight as a young actor. She released her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," in May, detailing her childhood and her experiences with addiction, physical abuse and her recovery.

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Social media users are reeling from the tragic, sudden loss of Hollywood staple Hayden Panettiere. The actress, best known for roles in classic productions like "Remember the ******* ans," "Bring It On," "Nashville," and more, passed away at age 36. While the details surrounding her unfortunate passing remain unknown, her fans are honoring her life and legacy.
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A representative for the beloved actress recently confirmed that the mother of one died at 36, according to The Blast.
"She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," the rep said.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, told ABC News that the family has requested privacy as they take time "to process this unimaginable loss."

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Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her representative told several US news outlets.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement.
The details surrounding her death were not immediately available.
Panettiere was known for her breakout role in the hit TV series Heroes, and later went on to star in Nashville, along with films including Remember the ***** ans and Raising Helen.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere has died. She was just 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her father, Skip Panettiere said in a statement obtained by ABC News on Sunday, August 16. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Details surrounding Hayden's passing are currently unknown, however sources told TMZ that she died on August 16 and had been complaining about back pain in the past year.
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Hayden rose to fame in the 1990s on the soap operas One Life to Live and Guiding Light. She eventually made her way to the big screen starring in films like 2000's Remember the **** ans before landing roles in Heroes and Nashville.

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Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Heroes and Nashville alum Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement to ABC News Sunday.
People.com and TMZ also confirmed the sad news, although no cause of death has been publicly disclosed yet.
The actress' other credits include Remember the ****** ans, Scream 4 and Scream VI, as well as A Bug's Life, I Love You Beth Cooper, One Life to Live and Guiding Light.
She also penned a memoir called This Is Me: A Reckoning.

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Panettiere's rep confirmed her death at age 36 to PEOPLE, calling her "an incredible light and a force of nature"
She had recently celebrated her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning reaching No. 4 on the New York Times bestseller list
Her memoir detailed her struggles with alcoholism, depression, and the pressures of growing up in the entertainment industry
Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and Remember the ******* ans, died suddenly on Sunday at age 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," a rep for Panettiere confirmed to PEOPLE. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen."

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Hayden Panettiere, the actress and singer best known for playing rising country star Juliette Barnes on the musical drama Nashville, has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News. She was 36. A cause of death was not immediately known.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen." He asked for privacy "as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
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Hayden Panettiere, the former child actor who became a household name as an indestructible cheerleader on "Heroes" before starring as a troubled country singer on "Nashville," has died. She was 36.
Panettiere's representative confirmed her death to ABC News on Sunday. A cause and other details surrounding her death were not immediately disclosed.
Born Aug. 21, 1989, in Palisades, New York, Panettiere began appearing in commercials before her first birthday. She went on to roles in "One Life to Live," "Guiding Light," "A Bug's Life," "Remember the ****** ans" and "Ice Princess."
Her breakout role came in 2006 as Claire Bennet, a high school cheerleader with regenerative powers, on NBC's "Heroes." The character inspired the show's signature slogan: "Save the cheerleader, save the world."
Panettiere later starred opposite Connie Britton as ambitious country singer Juliette Barnes on the ABC and CMT drama "Nashville." The six-season role showcased her acting and singing abilities and earned her two Golden Globe nominations.

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"Heroes" actress Hayden Panettiere has died, according to a report. She was 36.
The New York native's father, Skip Panettiere, sconfirmed her death to ABC News in a statement Sunday night:
It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.
Skip Panettiere requested privacy, according to ABC, "as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss."
Panettiere had one daughter with her ex, Ukrainian professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko, and was open about her struggles with postpartum depression.

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Hayden Panettiere has died. She was 36 years old.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, shared the news in a brief statement.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," he penned.
"She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her, and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
He asked for privacy "as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss".
Further details surrounding Panettiere's death have not been shared.

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The entertainment world is in mourning, with the shocking news late Sunday night that actress Hayden Panettiere has passed away.
Panettiere, who rose to stardom for her roles as Claire Bennett in the hit series Heroes and Juliette Barnes in Nashville, was just 36 years old. The news was confirmed in a statement to ABC News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her representative said.
"She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Sep 11, 2010; Frankfurt, GERMANY; Television and movie actress Hayden Panettiere in attendance during the boxing match between Wladimir Klitschko and Samuel Peter at Commerzbank-Arena. Mandatory Credit: Frank Peters/Witters Sport via USA TODAY Sports Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

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Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died, according to ABC News. She was 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her representative said in a statement.
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Hayden Panettiere, who is best known for playing the superpowered cheerleader on NBC's Heroes, has died at the age of 36. Her rep confirmed the news to Deadline.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep said in a statement to ABC.
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Beloved television star Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, sources confirm to ABC News.
Panettiere started her professional acting career on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live in 1994 as the legacy character Sarah Roberts, the daughter of Tina Lord (Andrea Evans) and Cord Roberts (John Loprieno).
In 1997, she moved from One Life to Live to Guiding Light, where she portrayed the legacy character Phillip Spaulding (Grant Aleksander) and Beth Raines (Beth Chamberlin), and remained on the show until 2000.
Throughout the years, she appeared on numerous primetime television shows, with her big break coming on Ally McBeal in 2002.
The actress lent her voice to the beloved Disney/Square Enix crossover video game series Kingdom Hearts, in which she portrayed Kairi in 2002. She later added the character of Xion as the series continued to develop in 2010.

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Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36
The actress' representative told PEOPLE in a statement, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden"
Panettiere was best known for her roles in Heroes, Remember the ******* ans, Nashville and more
Hayden Panettiere has died. She was 36.
The actress' representative confirms the news, telling PEOPLE in a statement, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden."

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Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden," her rep said in a statement to ABC News on Sunday, August 16. "She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen."
Her cause of death is currently unknown.
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The actress rose fame a child in films like Remember the ******* ians before starring in hit TV shows including Heroes and Nashville.

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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her breakout roles on shows like "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died, her representative told ABC News. She was 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her ― and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her representative said.
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Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in "Remember the **** ans" and "Heroes" has died. She was 36.
A representative for the actress confirmed her death to ABC News. A cause of death was not given.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep said in a statement.
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Hayden Panettiere, who rose to stardom on the small screen playing the indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet on "Heroes" and the feisty country music singer Juliette Barnes on "Nashville," has died at the age of 36.
Her rep confirmed her death on Sunday, according to ABC News.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her, and to the millions who watched her onscreen," the statement read.
The cause of death has yet to be determined.
According to a report by TMZ on Sunday, which cited sources with firsthand knowledge, Panettiere and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson flew from Los Angeles to the South on Saturday, and Hickerson's family was notified. One source referred to the situation as "a sad situation."

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Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in shows such as Heroes and Nashville, has died, according to an ABC News report. She was 36.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep told ABC News in a statement.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News. She was 36 years old.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep said in a statement.
Further details surrounding Panettiere's death were not immediately available.
Beginning as a child star, with a long career in both TV and film, Panettiere is remembered for her roles as Claire Bennet on the hit series "Heroes" and as Juliette Barnes on the musical drama "Nashville."
She also starred in "Remember the ****** ans," "Raising Helen," "Ice Princess" and "Scream 4."

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For years, Hayden Panettiere's story was told through tabloids, blind items, paparazzi photos and internet speculation — often before she had the chance to tell it herself. Now 36, the Nashville and Heroes alum is reclaiming the narrative in her new memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
Released Tuesday, the book chronicles Panettiere's experiences with exploitation, addiction, postpartum depression and domestic abuse. But the conversation around the book began weeks earlier, as stories from it started landing on celebrity websites and clips from interviews — including a widely shared appearance on Jay Shetty's podcast — took over TikTok.
The memoir didn't just reopen painful chapters. It brought old conflicts back to the surface.
Her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, issued a scathing rebuttal. Ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson responded publicly. Internet speculation exploded around unnamed figures in some of the book's more disturbing stories.
"There will always be somebody who has a problem with something or an opinion about something," she tells Yahoo of the reactions.