Hayden Panettiere Cancels Appearance Due to Emergency

Hayden Panettiere unexpectedly withdrew from her scheduled appearance at the Creep I.E. Aftermath horror convention in Ontario, California. The event organizers announced on July 10 that an "emergency" prevented the actress from attending the July 11-12 convention. Dominique Swain, known for her roles in 'Lolita' and 'Face/Off,' was announced as her replacement.

Panettiere, recognized for her roles in the 'Scream' franchise and the video game 'Until Dawn,' was slated to appear alongside several other notable actors. The convention had promoted her appearance as a rare 'Scream 4' reunion, as her co-star Nico Tortorella was also scheduled to attend. This sudden cancellation occurred during a press tour for her recently released memoir, 'This Is Me: A Reckoning.'

The memoir, published in May, details Panettiere's experiences, including alleged encounters with Hollywood figures and her decision regarding her daughter Kaya's primary residence. It also touches upon navigating early fame and the loss of her brother, Jansen, in February 2023. Tori Spelling also canceled her appearance at the event, while other celebrities rescheduled.