The cast of “Heroes” got together to celebrate the life of their co-star Hayden Panettiere, who died on Aug. 16 at 36 years old.
“A ‘HEROES’ reunion to celebrate the life of HAYDEN was deeply emotional,” series star Jimmy Jean-Louis wrote on X, sharing photos of himself with his former castmates. “There was sadness in our hearts, but also so much love, gratitude and warmth as we remembered the beautiful moments shared and the lasting impact of a life that touched so many. Au revoir Hayden.”
Panettiere’s death was announced via a statement from her father, Skip Panettiere, to ABC: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. 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.”
Several members of the “Heroes” family spoke out after news broke of Panettiere’s death. Jack Coleman, who played her father on the NBC drama, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram.
“I’m heartbroken. I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into words until now, and they will be inadequate,” Coleman wrote. “I’ve loved Hayden since day one of the pilot of ‘Heroes,’ 20 years ago, when she introduced herself by shouting ‘daddy’ and throwing her arms around me. From that day on, she called me daddio. She was Haydini, because she was a magician.”
