All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn tonight that Scream franchise star Hayden Panettiere has passed away at just 36 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” Panettiere’s representative said in a statement tonight.
“She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen.”
Hayden Panettiere played the beloved character Kirby Reed in Wes Craven’s Scream 4, and later reprised the role after much fan demand in Scream VI.
Panettiere’s acting career dates back to 1996, with notable roles also including A Bug’s Life, Remember the Titans, “Ally McBeal,” Bring It On: All or Nothing, and “Heroes.”
She also starred in the hit survival horror video game Until Dawn in 2015, further cementing Hayden Panettiere’s status as a beloved actress in the horror space.
Scream VI marked Hayden Panettiere’s return to acting in 2023, and she also appeared in the recent genre movies Amber Alert, A Breed Apart, and Sleepwalker.
We send our deepest condolences to Panettiere’s family, friends and many fans.
