American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36.
Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death in a statement, asking the family to be given privacy as they mourn the loss.
The cause of death has not been officially disclosed. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, while preliminary reports indicate there were no signs of foul play.
Panettiere began her acting career as a child and went on to appear in films including Remember the Titans, Ice Princess, Scream 4 and Scream VI.
She rose to international fame as Claire Bennet in Heroes and later starred as Juliette Barnes in Nashville, earning two Golden Globe nominations for the role.
Earlier this year, she released her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, in which she reflected on the pressures of growing up in the entertainment industry and her struggles with addiction and recovery.
Panettiere’s death has prompted tributes from colleagues and fans, who have remembered her for her work across television and film.