Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36, leaving fans and the entertainment industry mourning the loss of the beloved actress. Tributes have poured in for the Heroes star following her heartbreaking death. Hayden Panettiere was reportedly dealing with severe pain and mobility issues in the months before her death. Her longtime friend and hairdresser, Erick Orellana, revealed that her back pain had become so intense that she struggled to move her legs.

Hayden Panettiere suffered severe pain

Her longtime hairdresser and friend, Erick Orellana, told Page Six that Panettiere was in “really severe” pain and that her condition started affecting her movement. He said, “It was even hard for her to move her legs. I know she suffered earlier this year with her back.”