Hayden Panettiere, actor in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36

Panettiere's death was announced by her father, who called her an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy'

Hayden Panettiere, the actor known for her roles in television shows such as Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36.

Panettiere's death was confirmed in a statement from her representative to the Guardian on Sunday night, after it was first reported on US network ABC News. No cause of death was given.