Right-leaningLifelong actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36WORLD MagazineMostly Factual
Center baseline · CNA SingaporeMostly FactualHayden Panettiere tributes include Viola Davis, Emma Roberts, Brittany Snow and Melissa Barrera
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What happenedThe Heroes star died at the age of 36.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Hayden Panettiere: 6 Essential Roles". The right frames it as "Lifelong actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36".
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Left / center-leftHayden Panettiere: 6 Essential Roles
Rolling Stone · Center-left · News report
CenterHayden Panettiere tributes include Viola Davis, Emma Roberts, Brittany Snow and Melissa Barrera
CNA Singapore · Center · News report
Right / center-rightLifelong actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
The actor, who died Aug. 16 at 36, was a screen star from the age of five, appearing in dozens of TV shows and films. From Remember the Titans to Nashville and more, here are our favorites
Hayden Panettiere Was in Cardiac Arrest When Authorities Responded to 911 Call
After the authorities responded to a 911 call in Greenville, S.C., an initial police investigation found no evidence of “foul play or suspicious circumstances.”
In her own words: What Hayden Panettiere said about fame, paparazzi and her iconic roles
Hayden Panettiere grew up on screen and left behind memorable performances. Revisit some of her old interviews and hear about her experiences and the roles that shaped her career.
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 as investigation continues
The coroner’s office completed an autopsy Monday and said there were “no signs of trauma” that would have contributed to the star’s earth. The official cause is still under investigation. N...
Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before...
