Hayden Panettiere has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. However, the ‘Nashville‘ actress is currently in the news for a sad reason. Her younger brother Jansen Panettiere, who was also an actor, tragically passed away at a very young age.
Jansen passed away at the age of 28 and the news shocked everyone especially because of his age. Most people know him as Hayden’s younger brother but he also had a pretty successful acting career. So let’s take a closer look at Jansen’s life, career, and the cause of his death.
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All About Hayden Panettiere’s Brother Jansen Panettiere
Born on September 25, 1994, in Palisades, New York, Jansen Panettiere was the younger brother of actress Hayden Panettiere. He started his acting career with the Disney Original Movie titled ‘Tiger Cruise.’
The 2004 film starred Hayden and is also one of the few productions where the two starred. Around the same time, he also appeared in popular shows like on popular shows like ‘Third Watch‘, ‘Even Stevens’, ‘Hope & Faith’ and Blue’s Clues.’
He also did voice acting for several animated films like ‘Holly Hobbie and Friends’, ‘Ice Age: The Meltdown’ and ‘The X’s.’
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How Did He Die?
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, Jansen passed away at the age of 28. Kasey Kitchen, a representative for Hayden, confirmed this tragic news. The cause of his death is still unknown.
Reports state that he was found unresponsive at his apartment in New York. His friends got worried after Jansen did not show up for a business meeting. Jansen was found sitting upright in a chair and did not respond.
One of his friends did a 911 call and administered CPR on Jansen. Skip Panettiere, Jansen, and Hayden’s father, reportedly told officials he spoke to his son just a day before. He said that Jansen seemed “Ok.”
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