Tributes Pour In for Late Actress Hayden Panettiere

Hollywood is mourning the loss of beloved actress Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at the age of 36.

Panettiere's family and friends are sharing their love and condolences on social media, with her father Skip Panettiere describing her as an 'incredible light' who brought joy to all who knew her.

Co-stars David Arquette and Melissa Barrera also paid tribute to Panettiere, with Arquette writing that she was a 'brave and brilliant soul' and Barrera saying 'rest in peace sweet Hayden.'

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Award-winning actress Viola Davis remembered Panettiere as an 'old, wise soul with such a deep heart', while actress Bethany Joy Lenz shared a heartfelt tribute reflecting on their 27-year friendship.

Lenz described Panettiere as a 'wild little blonde' who was full of energy and intelligence, and said that she had been like a cousin to her - someone they would reconnect with whenever life allowed. She expressed her shock and sadness at Panettiere's passing, saying 'I don't understand how this is real.'

Panettiere's daughter will also be deeply missed