Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36, 18 Months After Michelle Trachtenberg's Death
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 21
Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36, 18 Months After Michelle Trachtenberg's Death
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 21
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Hayden Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at age 36 after being found unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina, her family confirmed.
Authorities said her cause of death has not been determined and there were no signs of foul play.
The loss has renewed focus on Panettiere's bond with Michelle Trachtenberg, her 2005 "Ice Princess" co-star, who died in February 2025 at 39 from diabetes complications.
Fans and former colleagues, including Kim Cattrall, have responded with tributes, mourning the deaths of both actresses from the Disney film within 18 months.