Hayden Panettiere’s ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko shares ‘profound shock’ in tribute

Culture & TrendsHayden Panettiere’s ex-partner Wladimir Klitschko shares ‘profound shock’ in tribute “She left this world far too soon,” wrote Klitschko, the Ukrainian boxer and father of their child, Kaya.Add to GoogleActress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 as investigation continues02:25Get more newsLiveonShareAdd to GoogleAug. 18, 2026, 5:08 AM EDTBy Adela SulimanThe former partner of actor Hayden Panettiere said Tuesday their family is “going through a time of profound shock and grief,” following her death. Wladimir Klitschko, the Ukrainian boxer and brother of the mayor of Kyiv, paid tribute to his ex-fiancé in a post on Instagram.“The announcement of Hayden’s tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon,” he wrote. “Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya.”Klitschko shared an image of their daughter happily sitting on her mother’s shoulders as he paid tribute to Panettiere’s “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. To our daughter Kaya, I will always speak of her mother with respect and make sure she remembers the person she was,” Klitschko wrote in his tribute post. “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,” he added. “Rest easy, Hayden. May you find eternal peace.”Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko in Bochum, Germany in 2011.Andreas Rentz / Getty Images filePanettiere died Sunday at the age of 36, her father said in a statement. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office said Monday that the cause of death is pending further investigation. An autopsy was completed Monday, the statement added, and “no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death.” ADD CARDIAC AR...