The family of US actress Hayden Panettiere says she has died at age 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, shared the news in a statement. He asked people to give the family privacy. The family did not give details about how or where she died.

Panettiere started acting when she was a young child. She became famous as Claire Bennet in the TV show Heroes. She also played singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. This role brought her two Golden Globe award nominations. She acted in films such as Remember the Titans and Scream.

Other actors and singers shared sad messages after the news. The US actors’ group SAG-AFTRA also sent love to her family, friends, and fans. Panettiere had spoken about problems with drugs, alcohol, and depression after having a baby. She leaves behind her daughter, Kaya.