Death of "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere at age 36

Hayden Panettiere, the prolific American actress who starred in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at the age of 36.

In a statement, her family said: “With profound sadness and sorrow, we share the shocking loss of our beloved Hayden. She was a brilliant light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and happiness to everyone who knew her, as well as to millions who watched her on screen.”