Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in ‘Remember the Titans’ and the sci-fi series ‘Heroes,’ has died at the age of 36. Her representative confirmed the news to CBS News. Her father, Skip Panettiere, expressed the family’s sorrow in a statement, calling her an ‘incredible light’ who brought joy to many. He requested privacy for the family during this time of mourning.

Details about her death were not disclosed. Hayden’s career extended over three decades with roles in both films and television series, including the ‘Scream’ films and ‘Nashville.’

Recently, she opened up about the challenges of being in the limelight from a young age. Her memoir, ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning,’ published in May, covers her childhood, addiction battles, and recovery journey. During a conversation with Gayle King, she spoke candidly about her upbringing, highlighting her mother’s significant influence on her acting career from a young age.

In 2015, after the birth of her first child, Hayden sought treatment for postpartum depression. In 2018, she gave primary custody of her daughter, Kaya, to her ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko. John Filippelli contributed to the report.