Hayden Panettiere died at age 36 on August 16 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was found in cardiac arrest and, although the autopsy ruled out signs of violence, toxicology results are still pending.
Among the farewell messages, one stood out for hurting differently: Paris Hilton’s. They were not just Hollywood acquaintances. They had been friends since Hayden was only 17, when Paris looked after her at Los Angeles parties like an older sister, according to what the actress herself recounted in her memoirs.
“Heartbroken over the loss of my friend Hayden”, Hilton wrote on Instagram alongside photos from that time. “She had a beautiful soul, so talented, strong and full of light. It is impossible to believe she is no longer here”. Hayden’s father asked for privacy for his family as the entertainment world continues to say goodbye to her. 🕊️💔
Paris’s message: