Kate and Oliver Hudson mourn mutual co-star Hayden Panettiere months after her death
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hollywood siblings, Kate and Oliver Hudson, recently mourned the death of their mutual co-star Hayden Panettiere months after her death.
Panettiere died in August 2026 at the age of 36, leaving behind a minor daughter named Kaya Evdokia Klitschko, whom she shared with her ex, heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko.
While Kate worked with the late actress in ‘Raising Helen,’ her elder brother starred in ‘Nashville’ alongside Panettiere.
Oliver Hudson calls Hayden Panettiere ‘amazing’
During an episode of the ‘Sibling Revelry’ podcast, Oliver spoke about Panettiere, saying, “She was amazing. So much fun. We had the best time. Specifically, her and I and Will Chase on that show. We had so much fun,” as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
The 50-year-old actor also hailed Panettiere’s ability to remember lines like a “pro.”
“No one remembered lines like her. She would come in the trailer and — I’m not good at memorization, it takes me a while. I gotta get it in. She wouldn’t even know her lines, come into the makeup trailer, have huge chunks of dialogue, pick up her sides, read it once or twice, throw it down. Boom, she’s in,” Oliver added.
Kate Hudson remembers Hayden Panettiere as a ‘strong-willed woman’
In response to her brother, Kate called Panettiere, whom she worked with in the 2004 comedy-drama film, a “fierce,” “strong-willed” woman.
Kate and Oliver’s comments come months after the former child actress was reported dead on August 16. She was reportedly found “in cardiac arrest” by first responders.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said at the time, "EMS personnel initiated advanced cardiac life support measures; however, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the individual was pronounced deceased at 2:32 PM."
Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were reportedly present at the venue at the time of her death.
A statement announcing Panettiere’s death by her father read, “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 death ruled ‘accidental’
Brian’s lawyer also issued a statement, saying, “Hayden’s death remains under investigation, and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed. As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.”
The lawyer further added, “Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”
Later, an official statement confirmed that Panettiere’s death was accidental. “The Greenville Police Department has concluded its investigation,” it added.
