Kim Cattrall Shares Tribute for Ice Princess Costar Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere Suffered Apparent Overdose, Cardiac Arrest Before Being Found Unresponsive
Kim Cattrall is keeping the memory of Hayden Panettiere forever frozen in her mind.
After Panettiere’s tragic death at age 36 was confirmed Aug. 16, her Ice Princess costar—who played her on-screen mom—shared a touching tribute.
“Rest in peace sweet Hayden,” Cattrall wrote in an Aug. 17 Instagram post. “Gone far too soon.”
Alongside the note, the Sex and the City star included a photo from the set of the 2005 Disney film of them squeezed together, with Panettiere’s character Gen Harwood looking lovingly over at Cattrall, who played her mom and figure skating coach Tina Harwood.
Cattrall’s tribute from the Disney film is particularly heartbreaking, as her and Panettiere’s costar Michelle Trachtenberg died a little over a year ago at just 39. At the time, the 69-year-old similarly remembered the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum with a photo from Ice Princess, writing, “Rest in peace sweet Michelle.”
Panettiere’s family confirmed her death on Aug. 16, with her dad Skip Panettiere remembering her in an statement to People as “an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her.”
The Greenville Police Department in South Carolina shared in a press release obtained by E! News that they responded to a call for an “unresponsive woman,” later confirmed to be Panettiere, at about 1:51 p.m. local time on Aug. 16. She was pronounced dead at the scene. In a 911 dispatch from call obtained by People and TMZ, an Emergency Medical Service worker reporting an “overdose,” at the scene and added that “CPR was in progress.”
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Like Cattrall, many stars who worked alongside Panettiere have shared how they are processing her tragic death.
“I’m crushed,” Panettiere’s Guiding Light costar Bethany Joy Lenz said in an Instagram post Aug. 16. “Everything seemed to be turning around. She was coming BACK to life, wasn’t she? It’s too young and there’s still so much more life. And her daughter….Hayden, you are surround by love. I’m sorry for every moment I didn’t reach out or check in. This can’t be real..”
Keep reading for more tributes from Panettiere’s loved ones…
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"We join in mourning the sudden passing of Hayden Panettiere," the union—which she joined in 1994 at age 4—began its tribute. "Starting as a child actor, Hayden's long career in TV and film included memorable roles in Heroes, Nashville and more. Our hearts are with her daughter, family, friends and fans."
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"One of the brighter lights I've ever met and had the privilege to call a friend," the Heroes alum wrote of his costar. "I love you Hayden. Always and forever. Wherever you are now."
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James Kyson
Kyson, best known for his role as Ando Masahashi in Heroes, recalled meeting his costar while filming the sci-fi series.
"I first met Hayden when she was 16, and she was already a veteran actor with such bright spirit, and an older soul," he wrote on Instagram. "I remember her as a fierce protector of animal rights and a 'cheerleader' for kindness, justice, and people being treated fairly - something that I've always appreciated."
He also shared a reminder to online users, emphasizing, "Life can be so short… let's send some love out to the world, our loved ones, and to those who need it most today."
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Alyson Stoner
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum—who worked with Panettiere as voice actors in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise—shared a tearful reflection.
"I just wanted to acknowledge the tremendous loss, not only for the Kingdom Hearts family, but of course all of the close loved ones and the millions of lives that Hayden reached," they said in an Instagram video. "Sending so much love to Hayden's family, I'll be thinking of Hayden and the legacy that she has left. Sending lots of love to the Kingdom Hearts community too and how we're sharing in this loss."
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Brandon Auman
"Horrible news," Auman, who directed Panettiere's final film Sleepwalker, began on Instagram. "Completely devastated. You taught me so much on set, and the personal stories you shared with me about growing up in the industry were often profound, surreal and amazing. Thank you for everything. I'll miss you, Hayden."
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JoJo
"This is such devastating news," the singer wrote on her Instagram Stories. "I am so so sorry to heard of her passing. Oh. My God."
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Chris Applebaum
Applebaum shared a throwback clip of him working with Panettiere on the music video for her 2008 song "Wake Up Call," while detailing their recent reunion.
"I directed this video for @haydenpanettiere with @imsebastianstan," he explained on Instagram. "When I saw her at Paris' a couple months ago, we were cracking up over all the funny stuff we talked about between shots, pranking Klitschko in Miami, and how tiny she was. Such a sweet, tiny little bundle of joy. Your memory will always be a blessing."
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Jeremy Renner
The Hawkeye star commented on People's Instagram post, "Bless you and your family."
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Dania Ramirez
"My heart aches so much right now," Panettiere's Heroes costar wrote. "I love you and will always miss you. I take comfort in knowing that I am with you in life and in death because your love and energy has always transcended this dimension."
"My thoughts are with your daughter and those who truly love you," she added. "I know that the ones that got to feel your gifts will forever feel blessed and grateful for you."
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Bethany Joy Lenz
After Panettiere’s death Aug. 16, her Guiding Light costar Bethany Joy Lenz was one of many who shared heartbreaking memories from their years-long friendship.
“I’m crushed,” Bethany wrote in an Instagram post. “I knew the wild little blonde. Was she nine? Ten? I was eighteen. She ran through the Screen Gem studio hallways at 222 E44th St. laughing and playing games in between blocking and camera rehearsals. Long, unruly curls trailing behind her. She knew her lines and everyone else’s. Her intelligence was astonishing.”
Noting that the pair would “connect on and off over the years,” Bethany detailed feeling joy when they “were lucky enough to cross paths.”
“I dont understand how this is real,” she continued. “Everything seemed to be turning around. She was coming BACK to life, wasn’t she? It’s too young and there’s still so much more life. And her daughter…. Hayden, you are surround by love. I’m sorry for every moment I didn’t reach out or check in. This can’t be real..”
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Viola Davis
Davis, who starred alongside Panettiere in the 2016 film Custody, remembered her as "an amazing talent."
“Julius [Tennon] and I loved working with you,” Viola wrote in her Aug. 17 Instagram post, “an old, wise soul with such a deep heart. I wish the world had more time with you because I had a burning curiosity about who you were becoming. I saw this beautiful Phoenix rising from the ashes. Your tests became your testimony, and your testimony became your legacy.”
“You will be remembered,” the Fences star added. “Rest well, Hayden. Sending healing prayers to your family, your daughter, and all who loved you. May they always speak your name.”
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Selma Blair
Underneath the Heroes actress’ final Instagram post, Blair penned a heartbreaking message: "I love you. Don’t be gone. Don’t be gone. Please. Please.” The Legally Blonde alum later added, “I'm dying. Please be here."
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Kelly Osbourne
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of someone who meant so much to me,” Osbourne wrote alongside a photo of Panettiere. “We understood each other in a way few truly can — recognizing how difficult it is to grow up in the spotlight, and how isolating it can feel even when surrounded by so many people.”
Osbourne praised Panettiere as being “such a good friend.”
“I will never forget you, Hayden, and I will always believe you deserved better,” the Osbournes alum added. “Rest in peace, sweet princess. You will never be forgotten.”
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Rosie O'Donnell
"Oh my god," the comedian wrote alongside a photo of Panettiere Aug. 16, "heartbroken. #hayden."
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Melissa Barrera
Panettiere's Scream costar Barrera wrote on her Instagram Stories Aug. 16, “Rest in peace sweet Hayden.”
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Jay Shetty
The podcaster—who sat down with the Bring It On: All or Nothing star in May for an emotional conversation about her sobriety journey and the death of her brother—shared he was in "disbelief."
"You were so special," he wrote on his Instagram Stories alongside a clip of her podcast episode. "May you always be protected and peaceful."
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Heather Matarazzo
The Princess Diaries star shared she met the Ice Princess actress during their early days of acting.
“Devastated,” she captioned a photo of the pair on Instagram. “We first met on the LIRR traveling to NYC for auditions when we were both kids. Every time our paths crossed, my heart always filled up. She was special. She was a Sprite of a being and such a talent. Truly a light…..Love you, Hayden.”
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