Ice Princess’ Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

LOS ANGELES:American actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in *Ice Princess*, *Heroes* and *Nashville*, has died at the age of 36.
Her representative confirmed her death, while her family also shared a statement expressing deep sorrow over her passing. No cause of death has been disclosed so far. ([ABC News][1])
Panettiere rose to prominence through her work in television and film and appeared alongside Michelle Trachtenberg in Disney’s 2005 film *Ice Princess*. She was also widely recognized for playing Claire Bennet in *Heroes* and Juliette Barnes in *Nashville*. ([Reuters][2])
Her other notable credits included *Remember the Titans*, the *Scream* franchise and several other television and film projects. Her final film role was in the 2026 psychological thriller *Sleepwalker*. ([Reuters][2])
Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred alongside Panettiere in *Ice Princess*, died in February 2025 at the age of 39.