Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- American actor Hayden Panettiere, known for Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36. US media reported her death on Sunday, citing a statement from her father. Her family described her as a remarkable person who brought joy to many people. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

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Panettiere began her career as a child actor and gained early recognition through voice work. She voiced Dot, a young ant princess, in Pixar's 1998 animated film A Bug's Life. Her work on the film's read-along album earned her a Grammy nomination. She later appeared in the 2000 football drama Remember the Titans alongside Denzel Washington.

She became widely known ...