Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at 36, according to her representative. 

In a statement to CNN, her father, Skip Panettiere, called her “an incredible light and a force of nature” who brought joy to those who knew and watched her. 

The circumstances surrounding her death are unknown. 

Panettiere was best known for playing Claire Bennet in “Heroes” and country star Juliette Barnes in “Nashville.” 

Her film credits included “Remember the Titans,” “Scream 4” and “Scream VI.”