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Selma Blair leads tributes to Hayden Panettiere.

Aug 17, 2026

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On Sunday, the Nashville actress's father, Skip Panettiere, announced that his daughter had passed away at the age of 36. The cause of death wasn't disclosed. A short time later, Selma Blair expressed her disbelief over the tragic news on Hayden's final Instagram post. "I love you. Don't be gone. Don't be gone. Please. Please. I love you whale tail my friend. I'm dying. Please be here," the Legally Blonde actress wrote. In addition, Hayden's Scream co-stars remembered her on social media, with Melissa Barrera writing, "Rest in peace sweet Hayden,” and David Arquette commenting, "I love you Hayden."
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