Hayden Panettiere described little brother's death aged 28 as 'biggest heartbreak of her life' just three years before her own tragic passing
Hayden Panettiere, the 36-year-old actress known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, said the death of her little brother, Jansen, was the 'biggest heartbreak' of her life.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 17, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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