US actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her father says 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 on-screen,” Skip Panettiere says
He asks for “privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss” – no cause of death has been confirmed
Hayden Panettiere was best known for her roles in TV shows Heroes and Nashville, and films including Raising Helen – here’s a look at her career
Paying tribute, fellow US actress Selma Blair says on social media: “I love you. Don’t be gone. Please”
Meanwhile, singer JoJo says “this is such devastating news” and actors’ union Sag-Aftra, of which Panettiere was a member, says “our hearts are with her daughter, family, friends & fans”
