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.
In the months before her death, Hayden Panettiere is said to have suffered severe pain.
Hayden Panettiere's Health Issues Come To Light, Actress Battled Back Pain Months Prior To Her Death
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Hayden Panettiere's troubling health battle during final months laid bare
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