Eyewitness News ABC7NY video / Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 / Actress Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News on Sunday. She was 36 years old. Her cause of death has yet to be revealed. Panetierre starred in the ABC/CMT musical drama series Nashville (2012–2018). The latter earned her two nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.