Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: How rich was the ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes’ star? Check her net worth

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as “Nashville” and “Heroes”, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing her representative. “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 on screen,” her representative told ABC News.

Police responded to an incident involving Hayden, and there is currently an open investigation, TMZ reported, citing law enforcement sources. A source close to Hayden told the news outlet that she had recently been complaining about back pain over the past year.

TMZ sources further claimed that her apparent on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, flew from Los Angeles to the South on Saturday (August 16, 2026), and Brian’s family is aware.


Hayden Panettiere Net Worth

Hayden Panettiere’s finances also drew attention over the years. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she had a net worth of $6 million, while online platform The Richest estimated her net worth at $10 million.

Her real estate dealings included several notable purchases and sales. Celebrity Net Worth reported that Panettiere paid $2.635 million for a mid-century modern home in the Hollywood Hills in March 2008. She later sold the property for $3.075 million in March 2014. In 2012, Panettiere purchased a newly constructed home in Nashville, which she sold in October 2018 for $1.65 million.