Wladimir Klitschko, retired Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion, shared a tribute on social media following the death of Hayden Panettiere, his former partner and mother of their daughter. In the message, Klitschko described the announcement of her death as deeply saddening and noted that she had departed too early. Panettiere died in Greenville, South Carolina, with no cause initially disclosed.
Klitschko and Panettiere had maintained a relationship spanning multiple decades. The two met at a book launch party in 2009 when Panettiere, then 20 years old, was already established as a television actor. They initially separated in 2011 but reunited and became engaged in 2013. Their daughter, Kaya, was born in 2014. Following postpartum depression, the couple ended their relationship permanently in 2018, with Kaya subsequently raised by Klitschko at residences in Florida and Europe.
In his tribute, Klitschko acknowledged Panettiere’s professional accomplishments and the challenges she faced within the entertainment industry. He committed to ensuring their daughter would maintain respectful memories of her mother and expressed his condolences to her family, friends, and supporters. Klitschko requested privacy for his family during the period following her death.
Panettiere, known for roles including the character Claire Bennet in the television series Heroes and appearances in Nashville, had previously spoken about her personal struggles including alcoholism, depression, and substance abuse. In an interview conducted in May, she expressed hope for a future reunion with her daughter, stating her desire to develop a strong relationship with Kaya.
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