Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36

US actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, with fellow actors describing her as an "amazing talent" and "so gifted" Oscar winner Viola Davis says on social media: "I wish the world had more time with you" - while Heroes writer Bryan Fuller says Panettiere "was more than an actress, she was a muse" Panettiere's death was announced by her father, Skip, late on Sunday. In a statement, he described her as "an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her" Police say officers responded to reports of an "unresponsive female" at 13:51 local time (18:51 BST) on Sunday She was found in cardiac arrest and resuscitation efforts "were unsuccessful", according to the coroner's office. An autopsy found no signs of trauma that would have contributed to her death Panettiere was best known for her roles in TV shows Heroes and Nashville, and films including Bring It On: All or Nothing - here's a look at her career Edited by Caitlin Doherty and Jamie Whitehead US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for starring roles in TV shows Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36 - with police saying they do not believe the death was suspi

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