Hayden Panettiere “stuck up for background actors when they were mistreated” on the “Heroes” set and “knew every crew members name,” her co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy lovingly remembered in a social media tribute to the late actor. Panettiere died on Aug. 16 at the age of 36. She starred on four seasons of the NBC series as Claire Bennett, a high school cheerleader with the power of rapid cellular regeneration.
Ramamurthy, who played Mohinder Suresh on “Heroes,” wrote on Instagram that he first met Panettiere “at the final screen test,” where he was “so nervous” and “sweating through” his shirt. Instead I found Hayden belting show tunes in the waiting room,” he remembered. I had to leave immediately.
I spent the rest of the time in the hallway sweating. Hayden was already a pro. I was nearly twice her age and she had 3x as much experience.” The duo were ultimately cast in the show, which originally ran on NBC for four season from 2006 to 2010 before being revived as a miniseries in 2015 (the two stars did not return).
She stuck up for background actors when they were mistreated, knew every crew members name, and was so generous with her time,” Ramamurthy wrote, also remembering a time after the Golden Globes when the “Heroes” cast had a press day and he wasn’t feeling well. That’s how I will remember her: a kind, joyful, professional, shittalker, who even at a young age, understood the importance of hydration. You will be missed.” Many of Panettiere’s co-stars have posted emotional tributes to her on social media in the days since her death.
ABC’s “Nashville” was another one of the late actor’s TV hits. Her co-star Connie Britton shared behind-the-scenes photos from their time working together. Bursting with brilliance, shining so bright,” Britton posted on social media.
Sleep easy now.” Panettiere’s death is currently under investigation, but there were “not any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances,” according to police.
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