Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

"Nashville" actress Hayden Panettiere died, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. She was 36.

Circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately made available.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her rep said in a statement provided to ABC.

Hayden Panettiere has died. She was 36.  (Getty Images)

The 36-year-old actress was known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and the "Scream" franchise.  (Getty Images)

Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report. 

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Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.