Hayden Panettiere’s ex Wladimir Klitschko alleges some belongings were sold after her death

Wladimir Klitschko raised concerns about jewelry and other items potentially reaching a pawn shop, citing risks to Hayden Panettiere’s estate
Wladimir Klitschko said some of Hayden Panettiere’s belongings may have been sold to a pawn shop (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Wladimir Klitschko said some of Hayden Panettiere’s belongings may have been sold to a pawn shop (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hayden Panettiere’s ex-partner, Wladimir Klitschko, is taking steps to protect her legacy and belongings. In an October 5 filing obtained by E! News, Klitschko claimed some of the 'Heroes' actress’ personal belongings may have gone missing.

The filing came less than two months after Panettiere died at the age of 36. For those unaware, Klitschko and Panettiere shared a daughter, 11-year-old Kaya.

HAMBURG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 16: Hayden Panettiere girlfriend of Wladimir Klitschko poses before the WBC Heavyweight World Championship fight between Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Shannon Briggs of USA at O2 world on October 16, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko were seen together at a boxing event in Hamburg in 2010 (Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Wladimir Klitschko claims Hayden Panettiere’s belongings may have been sold

According to the filing, Klitschko’s attorneys claimed that someone who was not a family member but had previously been connected to Hayden may have sold some of her belongings. The items are believed to include jewelry.

“Petitioner is informed and believes that a non-family member previously connected to Hayden sold certain items belonging to Hayden, believed to include jewelry, to a pawn shop. The pawn shop has declined to disclose specific item information without being contacted by law enforcement.”



The filing, submitted to the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles, said there could be a risk of more of Hayden’s belongings being lost if the matter is not investigated.

“Absent such contact,” the document continues, “there is a real and continuing risk that any remaining items, including jewelry, believed to belong to Hayden, will be sold, transferred or otherwise rendered unrecoverable.”

The filing also said that failing to investigate could financially harm Kaya, Hayden’s only heir. “Although Hayden's Estate has not yet been distributed to Kaya, Kaya's priority as sole intestate heir gives her the paramount economic interest in preserving the value of Hayden's Estate.”

MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 18: Actress Hayden Panettiere (L) and Wladimir Klitschko attend the World Music Awards 2010 at the Sporting Club on May 18, 2010 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage)
Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko attended the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo in 2010 ( Venturelli/WireImage)

The document added that making Klitschko Kaya’s guardian would help protect her financial interests and prevent further loss of Hayden’s estate. "It is necessary to protect that interest from further loss," it is said.

Wladimir Klitschko talks about Hayden Panettiere after her death

Klitschko spoke about Panettiere after her death, remembering her as an important part of his life and the mother of their daughter, Kaya.

“Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya,” he wrote on Instagram August 18. 

“She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry. Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”

Klitschko also promised to keep Hayden’s memory alive for their daughter and said he would always speak about her with respect.

“To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and make sure she remembers the person she was,” he wrote. “I extend my deepest condolences to Hayden’s parents, her friends, and her fans, who are also grieving today. Young and talented people like Hayden should not leave this world so soon.”

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