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Hayden Panettiere's Health Issues Come To Light, Actress Battled Back Pain Months Prior To Her Death

Sources said the actress had a severe health scare that left her unable to move, while the cause of death has not yet been revealed.

  • Hayden Panettiere passed away on August 16, with her father Skip Panettiere confirming the loss and requesting privacy for the family during this unimaginable time.
  • Erick Orellana, a hairdresser and friend of the deceased, told Page Six, "I know she suffered earlier this year with her back," regarding Hayden's mobility issues.
  • The medical scare was so "severe" she could not move her legs at one point; Hayden was previously spotted using crutches at LAX with boyfriend Brian Hickerson in March.
  • According to the Greenville County Coroner's Office, the autopsy reported "no signs of trauma," though the cause of death remains unrevealed.
  • Another source told the outlet that Hayden "suffered from anxiety at times" and would "occasionally take medication for that," providing health context.
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Hayden Panettiere, who died at the age of 36, assured in the spring that she was "on the mend" - people close to her saw something else.

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In the months before her death, Hayden Panettiere is said to have suffered severe pain.

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StyleCaster broke the news on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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