American actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The circumstances and cause of death have not yet been disclosed.
In an official statement, the actress's representative noted: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and the millions who watched her on screen."
Video game connection:
- Until Dawn. Hayden played Samantha Giddings—the actress provided not only her voice but also her appearance, making her one of the most recognizable characters in the game.
- Kingdom Hearts. Panettiere voiced Kairi in several installments of the franchise—her intonations and emotionality became an integral part of the character's image for an entire generation of gamers. Notable film and TV credits:
"Nashville" — for her role as Juliet Barnes, the actress won a Golden Globe.
"Scream 4" and "One Night with Beth Cooper" are notable feature film roles.
Hayden also voiced characters in animated films.
Panettiere's passing is a great loss for both the film industry and the gaming community: her contribution to creating vibrant, emotional characters is difficult to overstate.
