American actor Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in the television series Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her representative confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News, while details surrounding the cause of death have not been disclosed.

Hayden Panettiere passed away at 36

Panettiere began her career as a child actor and was introduced to audiences at a young age. Over the years, she built a diverse body of work across television, films and voice acting. Her breakthrough came with NBC’s superhero drama Heroes, in which she played Claire Bennet, a high-school cheerleader with regenerative abilities. The role made her an international name and earned her several awards and nominations.