New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Neutrogena issued a statement following severe backlash on the internet over its alleged treatment of its former ambassador, Hayden Panettiere. It's been days since actress Panettiere passed away. The 36-year-old was found unresponsive last Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina.

Amid the ongoing investigation into Panettiere's sudden death, Neutrogena took to Instagram and admitted to making her "feel unsupported during a very difficult time."

The controversy began after Hayden Panettiere's death. A video of the late actress from a podcast resurfaced across social media, where she opened up about the global skincare brand. Panettiere is heard saying that Neutrogena, which she called a "huge part" of her ...