Hayden Panettiere, the actress known for her roles in the NBC superhero series 'Heroes' and the 'Scream' film franchise, has died at age 36. The news was reported by Variety on June 15, 2026.
Panettiere was a prominent figure in both television and horror cinema, with 'Heroes' becoming a cultural phenomenon during its 2006-2010 run and her role as Kirby Reed in 'Scream 4' and 'Scream VI' earning her a devoted fanbase. Her death at 36 marks the loss of an actress who had been working in Hollywood since childhood and remained active in recent years.