Police are investigating the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, star of TV and film, after being found unresponsive at her South Carolina home. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.

August 17, 2026 Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Actor, Dies at 36 Police are investigating the sudden death of Hayden Panettiere, star of TV and film, after being found unresponsive at her South Carolina home. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY. READ MORE Military Member Surprises Grandma on Her Last Day of Chemo WATCH NOW Labor Day Getaway Ideas: Crystal Coast, San Francisco, More WATCH NOW Video Shows Woman Landing Perfectly in Firetruck Rescue Basket WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY SHOP TODAY A Car Fridge, $6 Beauty and More New and Noteworthy Target Finds SHOP NOW 3RD HOUR OF TODAY World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Winner Jinny Lu The Pug Joins TODAY Decked in Pearls WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & SHEINELLE Meet the Elementary School Teacher Behind the Rolling Classroom WATCH NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy