TODAY’S PAPER | August 17, 2026 | EPAPER

Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: What was the ‘Nashville’ star’s net worth?

Panettiere’s father, Skip confirmed her death in a statement issued through her representative


Pop Culture & Art August 17, 2026 1 min read
Photo: Reuters

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Nashville and Heroes, has died aged 36.

Panettiere’s father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death in a statement issued through her representative.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” he said.

Police reportedly responded to an incident involving Panettiere, with a reported investigation underway. The circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately clear.

Alongside her acting career, Panettiere’s net worth has drawn attention. Celebrity Net Worth estimated her wealth at $6 million, while The Richest put the figure at $10 million.

Her property transactions included a Hollywood Hills home, which Panettiere reportedly bought for $2.635 million in March 2008.

She sold it for $3.075 million in March 2014, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Panettiere also purchased a newly built home in Nashville in 2012. The property was later sold for $1.65 million in October 2018.

Panettiere began acting as a child and went on to build a career spanning television and film.

She was widely known for her role as Claire Bennet in the television series Heroes. She later starred as Juliette Barnes in Nashville, while her film credits included Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

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