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Hayden Panettiere, the longtime Hollywood star who captured America’s hearts in “Remember the Titans” in 2000, has passed away. She was found dead at 36 years old on Sunday.
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“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement provided by her representative.
Around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, authorities received a 911 call about a “reported cardiac arrest” at an apartment complex, according to the coroner’s office. Police said an acquaintance of Panettiere’s made the 911 call to authorities.
“Panettiere was found unresponsive inside the residence, where she had been temporarily staying,” the coroner’s office said.
The case remains under investigation. No cause of death has been given at this time.
“The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office,” police said Sunday.
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While Panettiere went on to star in shows like “Heroes” and “Nashville,” she is best remembered to many for her role as the coach’s daughter in “Remember the Titans.”
Ethan Suplee, who played a big offensive lineman in the iconic football movie, paid tribute to Panettiere in an Instagram post on Monday night.
‘Remember the Titans’ star reacts to Hayden’s death
Ethan remembered the night of the “Remember the Titans” premiere.
“September 23, 2000, was the night of the Remember the Titans premiere at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. On the red carpet, Hayden Panettiere the ten-year-old girl from the movie, ran up to me, leapt into my arms, and gave me a big hug. Holding her I was lighter, some of her energy and innocence washed over me, and for a moment my smile was genuine,” he wrote.
“I went from the press line to the bathroom and smoked h*roin.”
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Our thoughts continue to be with her friends and family members during this difficult time.
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May she rest in peace.
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This story was originally published August 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM.