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Hayden Panettiere, best know for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Audrey Gibbs and Bryan West Nashville Tennessean , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Hayden Panettiere, recognized for her roles in television, has died at the age of 36. Further information about her death is available from the Waco Tribune-Herald.
A well-known actress has passed away. Hayden Panettiere, recognized for her roles in television, has died at the age of 36. She was known to audiences for her work on several shows.
Further information about her death is available from the Waco Tribune-Herald. The newspaper reported that Panettiere starred in the TV show "Nashville" and also appeared in "Heroes".
Details about her life and career are also available from the source, for those interested in learning more about the actress and her work.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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