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Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36: What to Know About the ‘Scream 4’ Actress
Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The news was confirmed by her father, who released a statement announcing her death.
“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. We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss” he said.
According to police in Greenville, South Carolina, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday. Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance, but Panettiere was later pronounced dead. While the actress’s cause of death has not been formally released by her family, authorities have described it as a “possible overdose.”

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Born on August 19, 1989, Panettiere spent most of her life in front of the camera, she entered the entertainment industry as a baby. She began modeling at just eight months old and appeared in her first commercial, a Playskool toy train advertisement, at 11 months.
By the age of four, she had landed a major acting role as Sarah Roberts on the soap opera One Life to Live. She also appeared in several television commercials, including her role as Lizzie Spaulding in Guiding Light.
Her career continued growing as she moved into both film and voice acting. She voiced Dot in the Disney-Pixar animated film A Bug’s Life and later appeared in Remember the Titans at the age of 10, playing the daughter of the character portrayed by Denzel Washington.
Her performances earned her early recognition, winning a Young Artist Award for her role in Remember the Titans, while her work in A Bug’s Life also earned her a Grammy nomination.
Although, Panettiere later revealed that growing up in the spotlight came at a cost. In her autobiography, This Is Me, which was published earlier this year, she said “From a very young age, I lost the chance to have a normal childhood, friends, relationships, and my privacy,” she wrote.

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Over the next three decades, Panettiere built an impressive career in television and film. She appeared in popular television shows such as Ally McBeal and Malcolm in the Middle, while also starring in films including Tiger Cruise, Ice Princess, and Bring It On: All or Nothing. One of her breakthroughs came in 2006 when she landed one of the lead roles in NBC’s Heroes. She played Claire Bennet, a high school cheerleader with the ability to heal herself.
Following the finale of Heroes in 2010, she starred in Scream 4 in 2011 and later returned to reprise the role in Scream VI. From 2012 to 2018, she starred alongside Connie Britton in all six seasons of the musical drama series Nashville. Her final film role was reportedly in Sleepwalker.
Outside of television and film, Panettiere also worked in the gaming industry. She voiced Kairi in the 2002 video game Kingdom Hearts, a collaboration between Disney and Japanese video game developer Square Enix.

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In December 2014, the actress became a mother after welcoming her daughter, Kaya, with her then-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko. The former couple raised their daughter together during her early years, but in 2018, Panettiere transferred custody to her former partner.
During an appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast, she addressed claims that she “gave away” her daughter. At the time, she was seeking treatment for alcoholism, substance abuse, and postpartum depression.
In 2022, she spoke openly to People about her struggles with opioid addiction and alcohol. “I was on top of the world and I ruined it,” she said. She also described battling addiction, depression, and postpartum depression, explaining that she believed she had reached rock bottom before realizing there were still more challenges ahead. Despite the difficulties she faced, she said she did not regret her journey.
“I put a lot of work into myself, and I have to be willing to be incredibly honest. There were a lot of ups and downs, but I don’t regret even the ugliest things that have happened to me,” she said.
Panettiere is survived by her parents and her daughter, Kaya.
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Cindy Crawford’s Son Presley Gerber Dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27.
Presley died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His death was confirmed by a representative for his family, who asked for privacy as they grieve.
The circumstances surrounding Presley’s death remain under investigation. The medical examiner said an examination had been completed, but the cause and manner of death have been deferred while additional testing is carried out. Officials said it could take several months before a final determination is made.

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Santa Monica police are investigating a suspected overdose in connection with his death. Authorities have said there is currently no indication of foul play. Emergency services responded to a call involving cardiac arrest and a suspected overdose on the morning of September 20. Presley was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m.
Presley was Crawford and Rande Gerber’s eldest child and the older brother of model and actor Kaia Gerber. Born in 1999, he began modeling as a teenager and signed with IMG Models at 15.
He made his runway debut in 2016 during Moschino’s Resort show in Los Angeles and later modeled for brands and fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Celine and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2018, Presley appeared alongside Kaia in a global Calvin Klein Jeans campaign.

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Away from modeling, Presley had spoken publicly about his experiences with mental health, substance use and treatment. During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he discussed his personal experiences and his hopes that speaking openly could help others facing similar difficulties.
His family had also spoken publicly about his struggles. In a 2026 interview with Vogue, Kaia discussed her brother’s long struggle with addiction and the effect it had on their family. She also spoke about being proud of Presley for discussing his difficulties openly.

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Crawford had also shared personal moments involving her son. In July, she posted a photograph of Presley as a young boy and wrote about how proud she was of the man he had become while still seeing him as her little boy.
The family has asked for privacy as the investigation into Presley’s death continues. The medical examiner has not yet determined the official cause or manner of death.
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Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Second Child With Husband Jake Bongiovi
Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two, as she and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, have welcomed their second baby together through adoption.
Earlier this month, on September 7, Brown gave a hint that her family may have grown when she shared a video from a family trip to the Dolomites in Italy. In the video, Brown was seen holding her daughter while Bongiovi walked alongside her with a baby carrier strapped to his chest. Though the post did not directly announce that they had welcomed another child.

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The couple later confirmed the news in a joint Instagram post on September 17, where they shared a close-up photo of their newborn’s hand with the simple caption, “Hi little guy!” The post confirmed that their second child is a boy.
The arrival of their second child comes nearly a year after Brown announced that she and Bongiovi had welcomed their first daughter through adoption in August 2025. At the time, Brown shared the news on Instagram, writing, “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond ecstatic to embark on this beautiful next chapter of our family, filled with both peace and privacy.” She ended the post with, “And then there were three.”

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Brown has also been open about how she has always wanted to adopt. During a June appearance on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, she explained that adoption had been part of her childhood dreams. “It was always part of my childhood dreams,” she said. Brown recalled that when she was around five or six years old, her parents would tell her that her baby dolls were all adopted. “I never had any of them myself. And I never pretended I was pregnant,” she said.
She later clarified that wanting to adopt did not mean she had ruled out having biological children. “It’s not because I don’t want that. Hopefully one day that’s in my future,” Brown said. She also shared how she views adoption, adding, “Adoption is love. Adoption is forever.”

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Brown and Bongiovi began dating in 2021 and got engaged in April 2023. They got married in May 2024 in a private ceremony surrounded by close family, before later holding a larger wedding celebration in Italy.
They have not revealed much concerning their children’s lives, choosing to keep most of those details away from the public. Brown previously spoke to British Vogue about wanting her daughter to have the choice of whether she wants a public profile when she is older.
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