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Late Blooming's avatar

What a terribly sad story. I didn't follow her career but she seems to have been very successful despite predatory relationships and serious mental health issues. Rest easy, Hayden.

Karen Gold's avatar

Unfortunately like a lot of child stars, she didn’t have a childhood. Her first appearance was in a commercial at only 11 months old. Her mother pushed her to have a career. It’s no wonder she ended up struggling with substance abuse. The saddest part of her story is the post-partum depression that led to giving up custody of her daughter.

Linda1961 aka Pollyanna's avatar

RIP Hayden Panettiere.

David Muccigrosso's avatar

Typo: “while struggling with post partum and *addition*”.