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Director Recalls Hayden Panettiere's Intervention Attempt
20 Aug
Summary
- Director Furst was asked to join an intervention for Panettiere.
- Panettiere's death in Greenville, SC, is under investigation.
- Furst lamented Hollywood's failure to support struggling young actors.
Griff Furst, director of Hayden Panettiere's last film, revealed her team sought his involvement in an intervention. Panettiere began acting at 11 months old, and Furst expressed support for her public battle with addiction.
Despite observing struggles on set, Furst acknowledged limitations in intervening directly without proof. He remained in touch with Panettiere's team, who later requested his participation in an intervention, which he agreed to but was unaware if it occurred. He spoke about Hollywood's detrimental impact on child actors and the business's failure to provide adequate help.
Panettiere was discovered unresponsive in Greenville, South Carolina, an incident being investigated without immediate signs of foul play. Reports suggest dispatch audio mentioned overdose and cardiac arrest. An autopsy will determine the official cause of death.
