American ​actress Hayden Panettiere, known ‌for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville ​and Heroes, has died ​at the age of ⁠36, ABC News reported ​on Sunday, citing her ​representative.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing ​of our beloved ​Hayden. She was an incredible light ‌and ⁠a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all ​who knew ​her – ⁠and to the millions who watched ​her on screen,” her ​representative ⁠told ABC News.

Reuters could not immediately reach her ⁠representative ​outside regular ​business hours.