Some of Hayden Panettiere’s peers are speaking out after her death, reminding us, like others have before, that finding fame young is only half the battle.

"Even Stevens" teen star Christy Carlson Romano reacts to Hayden Panettiere's death by drawing a link from child stardom to brain damage.

While the culture around child stars has changed since Panettiere grew up, sources told NBC News that fully protecting young performers from harm remains nearly impossible.