Hayden Panettiere 'wanted to spend 37th birthday with daughter Kaya' before untimely death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hayden Panettiere had a special plan to celebrate her 37th birthday on August 21.

She reportedly wanted to spend the day with her daughter Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, whom she shared with her former partner and retired professional heavyweight boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

But the ‘Nashville’ star died on Sunday, August 16, just five days before her birthday.

Hayden Panettiere 'was so excited to see her' daughter Kaya days before her death

Page Six, citing a source, reported that Panettiere “was planning on spending the week of her birthday visiting her daughter in Germany. She was so excited to see her and was telling everyone how much she was looking forward to spending time with her.”

Also, as per the former child actress’ hairstylist and close friend Erick Orellana, who spoke with the publication, he met Panettiere “a few months ago”.

Hayden Panettiere's daughter 'was always her absolute priority'

Orellana also added that the ‘Heroes’ actress was “talking about how she wanted to take a vacation, and that she wanted to go and see her daughter. Her daughter was always her absolute priority. She loved her so much."

“Her daughter was the absolute light of her life. She lit up when she spoke about her. Everything she did revolved around her,” the hairstylist added.

The 11-year-old Kaya, who was not under Panettiere’s custody after she voluntarily gave it up, lives in Ukraine with her father.

Hayden Panettiere's death was confirmed by her dad

Panettiere was 36 when she breathed her last in Greenville, South Carolina. 

Her death was announced by her father, Skip, who said, “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.”

Hayden Panettiere's autopsy revealed 'no signs of trauma'

Though her cause of death is still under investigation, a spokesperson for the Greenville Police Department shared that, “the preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An acquaintance of Ms Panettiere placed the 911 call.”

Besides, as per the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, “At autopsy, no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death. The cause and manner of death remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies. This investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.”