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Hayden Panettiere's Ex Mourns Actor After Tragic Death
18 Aug
Summary
- Wladimir Klitschko mourns ex-partner Hayden Panettiere's death.
- Panettiere died at 36, leaving behind daughter Kaya, 11.
- Her death is under investigation, with overdose a possibility.
Wladimir Klitschko has expressed profound grief following the death of his ex-partner, Hayden Panettiere, at the age of 36. Panettiere, who was the mother of their 11-year-old daughter Kaya, passed away on Sunday. Klitschko stated that his family is experiencing "profound shock and grief" over the "tragic death" of Panettiere, noting she "left this world far too soon."
Panettiere was discovered unresponsive at her residence in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville Police Department and Coroner's Office are investigating her death, though no signs of foul play were immediately apparent. Reports indicate that dispatch audio mentioned an "overdose" and "cardiac arrest," with an official cause of death pending an autopsy.
Klitschko and Panettiere dated from 2009 and were previously engaged. They officially ended their relationship in 2018, after Panettiere had relinquished custody of Kaya, citing struggles with postpartum depression and addiction. Klitschko pledged to speak respectfully of Panettiere to their daughter and extended condolences to her family and fans.
