Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in popular television series such as “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at age 36.

Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News on Aug. 16.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her—and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” his statement said.

Details surrounding the cause of her death have not been disclosed. Panettiere left behind an 11-year-old daughter, whom she shared with former partner Wladimir Klitschko, a sports scientist and Ukrainian former professional boxer.

Panettiere started her career as a child star and was best known for her roles as cheerleader Claire Bennet in the TV series “Heroes” and as country singer Juliette Barnes in the drama “Nashville.” Her other credits included the voice of Dot in “A Bug’s Life,” “Remember the Titans,” and “Scream VI.”

The actress had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, including after the birth of her daughter in 2014.

In a memoir published this year, titled “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” she wrote about postpartum depression and her decision to give full custody of her daughter to Klitschko.

Klitschko has yet to make a public statement on Panettiere’s passing.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.