Hayden Panettiere gone too soon today at just 36 years old 😔
The actress and voice performer best known for Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream franchise, has passed away at just 36.
Her representative confirmed her death in a statement, remembering her as someone who brought tremendous joy to those who knew her and millions who watched her onscreen.
Panettiere began acting as a child and built a career that crossed television, film, animation, and video games. Her best-known roles included:
• Claire Bennet — Heroes
• Kirby Reed — Scream
• Juliette Barnes — Nashville
• Kairi — Kingdom Hearts
• Samantha “Sam” Giddings — Until Dawn
• Dot — A Bug’s Life
• Britney Allen — Bring It On: All or Nothing
• Gen Harwood — Ice Princess
• Kate — Alpha and Omega
• Sheryl Yoast — Remember the Titans
For gaming fans especially, her performances as Kairi and Sam made her voice and likeness part of two beloved franchises outside her Hollywood career.
Rest in peace, Hayden Panettiere.36 is far too young. Her characters will continue to be remembered across television, movies, animation, and gaming. 🕊️
Two legendary calls 🎙️
20 years apart.
Kirby Puckett’s Game 6 walk-off home run in the 1991 World Series, Jack Buck at the mic.
David Freese’s Game 6 walk-off home run in the 2011 World Series, Joe Buck at the mic.
Today in Cooperstown, Joe Buck receives the Ford C. Frick Award, just like his father Jack did in 1987.
Rumors suggest a new Super Smash Bros. game could release as early as 2027, according to YouTuber Kiwi Talkz, known for game developer interviews.
He reports that series creator Masahiro Sakurai has started work on the next game after finishing his passion project, Kirby Air Riders, a racing sequel to the 2003 classic that launched last year.
Sakurai was burned out after directing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and its DLC for many years, so he only agreed to return for another Smash game if Nintendo let him make the Kirby title first.
These claims remain unconfirmed, as Nintendo has made no official announcement.