American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. The news was shared by the actress's father.

Panettiere gained widespread recognition in television for two major roles. One was in the series "Heroes," which brought her international attention. The other was in the series "Nashville," where she also became well known to audiences.

Both series helped establish her as a familiar face for viewers worldwide. No further details about the circumstances of her death have been made public at this time.