Stars are paying tribute to at 36.
Panettiere was a prolific actor who rose to fame as a star on NBC’s 鈥淗eroes鈥� and scored a crossover TV-music hit with the series 鈥淣ashville.鈥� She was open about her struggles with alcohol and postpartum depression and stopped acting for several years, returning for .
Among those paying tribute to Panettiere on Monday were fellow actors , Melissa Barrera and Bethany Joy Lenz, and podcaster Jay Shetty.
Viola Davis, actor
鈥淲hat an amazing talent you were….so gifted. Julius and I loved working with you….an old, wise soul with such a deep heart. I wish the world had more time with you because I had a burning curiosity about who you were becoming. I saw this beautiful Phoenix rising from the ashes. Your tests became your testimony, and your testimony became your legacy. You will be remembered. Rest well, Hayden. Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter, and all who loved you. May they always speak your name…鈥� .
Bethany Joy Lenz, actor
鈥淚 dont understand how this is real. Everything seemed to be turning around. She was coming BACK to life, wasn鈥檛 she? It鈥檚 too young and there鈥檚 still so much more life. And her daughter鈥�. Hayden, you are surround by love. I鈥檓 sorry for every moment I didn鈥檛 reach out or check in. This can鈥檛 be real.鈥� 鈥� .
Kelly Osbourne, TV host
鈥淚 am deeply saddened by the loss of someone who meant so much to me. We understood each other in a way few truly can 鈥� recognizing how difficult it is to grow up in the spotlight, and how isolating it can feel even when surrounded by so many people.鈥� 鈥� via
Ashlee Simpson, musician
鈥淚鈥檓 deeply saddened by the news of Hayden Panettiere鈥檚 passing. Rest in peace, Hayden. You will be deeply missed.鈥� 鈥�
Brittany Shaw, actor
鈥淭his is a shock. Man, she was great. She had this way of making you feel at home. From the moment I walked onto the Nashville set, she made me feel like I belonged. We had so many good times together, and I鈥檒l always be grateful for them.鈥� 鈥�
Jay Shetty, podcaster
鈥淚 can鈥檛 believe it. Our friendship had just begun and I was so moved by the conversation we shared earlier this year. My love and condolences to her family and fans.鈥� 鈥� .
Selma Blair, actor
鈥淚 love you. Don鈥檛 be gone. Don鈥檛 be gone . Please. Please.鈥� 鈥� .
Melissa Barrera, actor
鈥淩est in peace sweet Hayden.鈥� 鈥� .
David Arquette, actor
鈥淚 love you Hayden鈥� 鈥� .
Rosie O’Donnell, actor
鈥淥h my god 鈥� heartbroken 鈥� 鈥� .
SAG-AFTRA, union
鈥淲e mourn the sudden passing of Hayden Panettiere. A child actor, Hayden鈥檚 long career in TV & film included memorable roles in 鈥楬eroes,鈥� 鈥楴ashville鈥� & more. Our hearts are with her daughter, family, friends & fans.鈥� 鈥�
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