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Eric Bieniemy's Emotional Return After Family Tragedy New

Eric Bieniemy's Emotional Return After Family Tragedy

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addressed reporters for the first time since his wife, Mia, was allegedly shot by the couple’s son. “First and foremost I want to say this: thank you guys for all the love and support,” he said in a press conference at Chiefs training camp on Tuesday, August 18. “Obviously the unfortunate circumstances which took place [are] very hurtful in a way, but on top of that, I just respect that you guys are respecting our privacy, and hats off to you.” Bieniemy, 57, continued, “I would also like to say thank you to the Hunt family [owners of the Chiefs], the entire Chiefs family, for the outpouring of love and support my family has received through this particular situation. With all that said, we’re back to football and I’m all ears.” The Chiefs coordinator spent two weeks away from the team after Mia, was injured in a shooting at the family’s home in Virginia on July 26. He returned to practice on August 10. Their son, Elijah, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling. Elijah, 27, was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he remains. Mia, 57, is “on the road to recovery,” Eric told reporters. “She is doing great,” he added, also noting that Mia gave him the OK to return to the team. “She's truly a soldier and a saint, and it's been incredible to watch.” As the Chiefs continue their training camp, the team is now preparing for its second preseason opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whom they will face on Saturday, August 22. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters last week that Eric was hard at work. “It’s good to have EB back,” he said. “He’s ‌back in the fold and I don’t think he missed a step, man. He was out there and getting after it. That’s a positive for the offensive side.” Reid, 68, continued, “I’ve talked to him several times a day, so I knew he was coming back if everything worked out the way he had been. The primary thing is that Mia is stable and in good hands and she’s doing well.” While Eric was away from the team, Reid addressed the situation, expressing his support to Eric and Mia. “Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy and his family,” he said on July 27. “Thoughts and prayers are with them. I can’t get into details on it, but things happen sometimes. Eric will work through it. He’s got a great support group here, as does his family, as needed. We’ll let time take care of it from there.”

Aug 18, 2026
New Epstein Evidence Unsealed: What Secrets Will Be Revealed? New

New Epstein Evidence Unsealed: What Secrets Will Be Revealed?

A large amount of “damning” new evidence against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his imprisoned accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell could soon come to light after a federal judge ordered a trove of case files to be unsealed.Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, whose reportage is credited with catalyzing the disgraced financier’s downfall, wrote on her Substack Tuesday about Manhattan Federal Court Judge Loretta Preska’s decision to unseal the “voluminous” documents.Heaps of new “damning” Epstein evidence is expected to be released soon, pertaining to accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2015 defamation suit again Virginia Giuffre. Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesThe documents stem from a 2015 court case in which Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last year, sued Maxwell for defamation after she accused her of fabricating sex-trafficking allegations against Epstein and others, including former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Brown wrote she and The Herald fought a nearly decade-long court battle to have the documents released, arguing that they weren’t properly sealed. The case was settled in 2017.Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison term after she was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking. SDNY“Judicial records by law are supposed to be open to the public. In this case, the former judge (Robert Sweet, now deceased) issued a blanket sealing on all the documents because they contained “sensitive” and “private” information,” Brown wrote. “Sweet placed a protective order on massive amounts of material, including hearings and judicial decisions made in the case — and voluminous evidence that Virginia presented to show that Epstein and Maxwell were operating an underage sex trafficking operation,” she continued.“This is not the way sealing is supposed to happen, however. Each document that the lawyers want sealed has to be examined, and those requesting it be sealed must provide legal justification to the judge for doing so. This wasn’t done in this case.”Giuffre (center), who took her own life last year, leveled accusations against Epstein and former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left). SDNYMaxwell, 64, last week attempted to stall the release of the materials but was smacked down by Judge Preska, who said the “Epstein Files Transparency Act superseded any earlier grand jury arguments that Maxwell was using to keep the records from the public,” Brown wrote in the Substack post featured by Mediaite.Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison term after she was convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking.Epstein killed himself in his jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting a federal sex trafficking trial in Manhattan.

Aug 18, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's Tragic Final Moments: What the Police Report Reveals New

Hayden Panettiere's Tragic Final Moments: What the Police Report Reveals

A new police report shines a new light on who discovered Hayden Panettiere during the final moments of her life. According to a Greenville City Police Department incident report obtained by Us, officials spoke with Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, on the day of her passing. “After EMS officially declared Hayden deceased, I escorted Zach and Brian out of the apartment,” the police report stated about the events that took place on Sunday, August 16. “I observed Zach to be very emotional while EMS were working on Hayden. Brian did not become emotional until EMS declared her officially deceased.” While speaking to an officer on the scene, Zach said the actress “was his brother’s girlfriend.” According to the report, Brian provided a “bag of medication” that Panettiere was “currently on,” per the redacted report. The police report indicated that police executed a search warrant and there is CCTV footage of all three individuals coming and going from the apartment. The report also confirmed that multiple medics performed life-saving measures on the unresponsive actress for “an extended amount of time” before she was pronounced dead. News broke on Sunday that Panettiere had died at the age of 36. Her official cause of death has yet to be revealed. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” Panettiere’s father, Skip, said in a statement to Us. “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 onscreen.” Before the incident report was released, one neighbor described seeing two men outside of the apartment on Sunday sitting on the floor in the hallway and looking “in complete shock.” “Their heads [were] down and hats on. They were not talking,” the resident exclusively told Us. “I have no idea what role they played, if any. The authorities were there. There were one or two officers guarding the apartment door.” (Nobody has been charged with a crime in regards to Panettiere’s death.) Authorities in South Carolina confirmed to Us on Monday, August 17 that police responded to reports of an “unresponsive female” at a residence, later identified as Panettiere. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office also revealed to Us on Monday that an autopsy report has been completed and no signs of trauma were discovered that could have contributed to the actress’ death. “On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1:51 PM, a 911 call was received regarding a reported cardiac arrest,” the Greenville County Coroner’s Office said in a statement. “First responders and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and located a female in cardiac arrest. EMS personnel initiated advanced cardiac life support measures; however, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the individual was pronounced deceased at 2:32 PM.” As fans wait for more details about what led to Panettiere’s death, a source who recently spoke with the Nashville actress told Us that friends were “worried” about the actress after she reconnected with her abusive ex. “Hayden seemed to be doing well [recently], but there was still concern among her friends and inner circle, especially because she started spending time with Brian again,” a source explained to Us. “That relationship and association had led her down a dark path in the past, so her friends and inner circle were worried for her. There were concerns and her friends really hoped she was doing OK.” If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

Aug 18, 2026
California Teacher's Bold Outfit Sparks Heated Debate on TikTok New

California Teacher's Bold Outfit Sparks Heated Debate on TikTok

She’s a model teacher.A California teach-fluencer was slammed online for her playful TikTok videos displaying her classroom style. The Los Angeles woman, who goes by “HeyMissTeacher” on social media, racked up over a million views on a recent TikTok video where she flaunted her colorful outfit of the day.Set to Lady Gaga’s “Papparazzi”, the clip shows the teacher dancing in an empty classroom while wearing a babydoll dress printed with various foods, purple leggings, and knee-high leather boots. The woman’s food-print dress and brightly colored leggings were called distracting by some commenters. TikTok/@heymissteacherThe teacher’s look stirred up controversy, with some calling it inappropriate and distracting. “This is what “professionalism” looks like now. The adults in charge of forming young minds treating the classroom like a personal content studio,” an X account wrote in a repost of the video. “Then parents wonder why kids come home with zero respect for authority, zero attention span, and completely inverted priorities.”“Schools need to start enforcing proper dress codes on teachers once again. They don’t allow students to wear clothes that are considered distracting, so why are teachers allowed to do so?” another commenter wrote in response. “A classroom is not a place for a teacher’s self expression, it is a place for a teacher to teach, and if they cant figure that out then they shouldn’t be a teacher,” a third commenter chimed in. Some commenters suggested schools implement dress codes for teachers. TikTok/@heymissteacherOther commenters came to the woman’s defense, and were confused why the outfit sparked debate.“I don’t get why she’s getting hate? She’s covered, nothing inappropriate, she’s fun and being herself. She’s giving Magic School Bus vibes. My daughter would dig her 100%,” one commenter wrote.“I’m failing to see whats inappropriate about this? Her skirt is barely above her knees and she’s wearing leggings? Her dress has food on it?” another commenter wrote. “Your students are gonna want to be you when they grow up,” a third commenter said. Others jumped to the teacher’s defense, finding the look harmless. TikTok/@heymissteacherIt wasn’t the first time the teacher courted controversy for outfit choices. In a video posted August 5, she wore a crop top t-shirt and jean shorts to a professional development day at the school. “I remember when teachers were professional,” one commenter wrote. In a comment under the video, the teacher clarified that the clip was filmed while she was setting up her classroom before the school year began.“It says I don’t meet the kids till next week though. It should be clear I’m not wearing this while actually teaching. I’m just setting up my classroom,” the teacher said.The teacher wore a crop top during a professional development day, but emphasized that no students were present. TikTok/@heymissteacherThe teacher, who is missing one eye and wears a prosthetic eyeball with a star-shaped iris, further defended herself in a video posted Monday, explaining why she’s proud of not being a “normal” teacher. “I’m not normal, I was never meant to be normal. I lost my eyeball when I was five years old. I have to wear a prosthetic eye, and my prosthetic eye is fun and beautiful and amazing,” the woman said.The woman says she’s proud to not be a “normal” teacher. TikTok/@heymissteacherIn response to comments that her outfits are distracting, the woman said her bold looks actually prepare her students for the real world. “If anything, I’m preparing my students for encountering people who look unique, and who are expressive, and not having that impede their ability to learn and grow. By, the way, I teach high schoolers. I don’t know why you’re acting like I teach kindergarteners and I’m wearing a sparkling disco ball.”“Students who are happy and full of joy will learn better. Promise you that,” the teacher continued.Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!

Aug 18, 2026
Hilary Duff's Emotional Tribute to Hayden Panettiere After Heartbreaking Loss New

Hilary Duff's Emotional Tribute to Hayden Panettiere After Heartbreaking Loss

Hilary Duff is paying tribute to fellow child star Hayden Panettiere after the actress’ death at age 36. “Sweet Hayden. Really tough hearing this news,” Duff, 38, wrote in a statement shared via Instagram on Tuesday, August 18. “We lost touch through the years, but I will always remember you as so hardworking and effervescent, with that big, gorgeous smile.” The “Wake Up” singer continued, “I remember staying up late, chatting and gossiping, and connecting because we were part of such a small sliver of people who actually understood the strange lot in life we were navigating ... so young, with no real idea how to make sense of any of it.” Duff had her breakout moment when she played the titular character in Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire at age 13, while Panettiere had childhood roles in the soap operas One Life to Live and Guiding Light and the movie Remember the Titans. “I so deeply wish this wasn't the end for you,” Duff concluded in her message to Panettiere. “Sending a heart full of love to your family, the many people you impacted and everyone who loved you. Rest easy.” Hayden’s father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed on Sunday, August 16, that the Heroes alum had died. She was 36. “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 onscreen,” he said in a statement to Us. “We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.” The Greenville Police Department and Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed that officers responded to reports of an “unresponsive female” at a South Carolina residence, later identified as Hayden, and a possible “drug overdose.” First responders and EMS found a woman in cardiac arrest at the scene and performed “advanced cardiac life support measures,” but she was pronounced dead that afternoon. An investigation is ongoing. Authorities noted that there have not been “any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.” An autopsy found that “no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death,” the coroner’s office confirmed. The cause and manner of Panettiere’s death “remain pending further investigation and the completion of additional studies.” Earlier this week, Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega — another former child actress and friend of Panettiere’s — paid tribute to the Nashville alum and reflected on the struggles of fame at a young age. “Hayden, Michelle [Trachtenberg], Daveigh [Chase] ... my heart is heavy today,” PenaVega, 37, wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 17. “These aren't just names from my childhood. They're girls I grew up alongside, sharing a world that was exciting and also incredibly hard. We were kids navigating something so big, and not everyone had the foundation or support they deserved.” Trachtenberg, who starred alongside Panettiere in the 2005 film Ice Princess, died at age 39 in February 2025. Chase — who voiced Lilo in the 2002 movie Lilo & Stitch — died at age 35 in June. “Today, I'm grieving and holding their families close in my prayers and thinking of everyone still fighting battles we can't see,” PenaVega concluded. “Hug your people close today.”

Aug 18, 2026
Why Dan Hunt Was Left Off the Guest List at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Wedding New

Why Dan Hunt Was Left Off the Guest List at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Wedding

Dan Hunt didn’t make the cut to the royal wedding.The FC Dallas president and Chiefs co-owner revealed to CBS this week that he did not get invited to the wedding of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on July 3 at Madison Square Garden.“Apparently, I don’t sing well enough get invited,” he joked to the outlet before adding that was one of the biggest questions he has received from media throughout the summer. Hunt has not spoken with Kelce since the wedding, but his brother and Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt was at the big bash that included more than 1,000 guests.“My brother was there and I talked to him and he said, ‘Look it was really special and it was really unique.’ And we were all so happy for him,” Hunt said.Although he wasn’t invited, Hunt is extending invites to the couple to come to an FC Dallas match in Frisco, Texas.It’s a work in progress, but Hunt predicts it would come after the NFL chapter closes for Kelce, who is entering his 14th year in the league.“I’m working on it. We’ll have to see,” he said. “It’ll probably be after Travis retiring, but they’re always welcome down here. She does have a busy schedule, though. You know how it goes as a star, but a match and coming to TOCA Social would be fun.”In a year that has seen soccer surge in the U.S. following the FIFA World Cup, timing is everything to keep the momentum going. FC Dallas President Dan Hunt speaks during a FC Dallas 2026 Season-Opening Press Conference at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 17, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Getty ImagesHunt believes a personality like Kelce’s could only build on the atmosphere in Dallas. “Travis is one of the most fun individuals I’ve ever been around in my life,” he said. “I can only imagine what it would be like to have him here doing it. Maybe it’ll come true. Who knows?”FC Dallas sits in fifth in MLS’ Western Conference with 30 points and an 8-6-5 record.Swift and Kelce have kept their wedding under wraps since the July spectacle, as guests were under a strict no-phone policy and there was a high level of security at The Garden. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen in New York City on Saturday, May 16, 2026. GC ImagesHowever, the Chiefs tight end recently lent some insight while at training camp, saying the wedding “was the best night of my life.”“I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and had fun with us,” he added.The upcoming NFL season looks like it may be Kelce’s last as rumors swirled around his decision since February considering his busy offseason and thriving “New Heights” podcast with older brother Jason.The three-time Super Bowl champ will aim to go out on a high note after the Chiefs missed the playoffs last season for the first time in 10 years.

Aug 18, 2026
Why This CEO's Bold Move to Texas is Sparking Conversations New

Why This CEO's Bold Move to Texas is Sparking Conversations

“Doing business in the state of California sucks,” Hil Davis, a California businessman, bluntly told Fox News Digital.That frustration ultimately drove Davis, CEO of Digital Brands Group, more than 1,300 miles to Texas.The apparel and e-commerce company relocated its headquarters to Round Rock, just north of Austin, leasing roughly 70,000 square feet of warehouse and office space as it expands its collegiate sports apparel business.Davis said the sprawling Texas facility costs roughly the same as the company’s former space in Vernon, California, about five miles south of Los Angeles.And rent was only part of the equation.Davis pointed to California’s high cost of living, long employee commutes and the rising cost of doing business, including defending against lawsuits.Hil Davis speaks onstage during BeautyKind Unites: Concert for Causes at AT&T Stadium on March 25, 2017, in Texas. Rick Kern“You start to add all those things up,” he said. “It doesn’t work. It doesn’t make sense. It’s too hard.”The relocation comes as California wrestles with a much bigger question about whether the state’s costs, taxes and regulations are driving away the businesses and wealthy residents it relies on.That debate has intensified around a proposed one-time tax of up to 5% on Californians worth more than $1 billion.Supporters say the billionaire tax could raise billions for health care and other public programs by asking the state’s wealthiest residents to pay more. Opponents warn it could instead send major taxpayers packing — and take future tax revenue with them.California is already seeing taxpayers and their income move elsewhere. Los Angeles County led the nation in taxpayer losses in the latest IRS data, with a net 17,496 tax filers leaving for other states and taking nearly $1.9 billion in income with them.The losses extended beyond Los Angeles. Orange County recorded a net loss of 11,618 tax filers, followed by San Diego County with 9,401, Riverside County with 8,968 and San Bernardino County with 8,462.Those departures can carry fiscal consequences. When taxpayers move, the income they take with them can shrink the state and local tax base that helps fund schools, public safety and infrastructure.Davis does not predict a sudden stampede out of California. He expects a slow drip.“I don’t know if there’ll be, like, an explosion,” he said. “I just think it’ll be a constant leak.”Davis thinks things are adding up that are causing businesses to leave California, like high costs and taxes. Bloomberg via Getty ImagesCalifornia still has powerful anchors. Silicon Valley remains a magnet for technology talent and capital, while Los Angeles has a deep bench of creative workers. Davis acknowledged those industry “centers of gravity” are difficult to replicate elsewhere.Digital Brands Group will keep some production operations in Los Angeles after moving its headquarters to Texas.But Round Rock offered Davis a different equation with lower operating costs, a central shipping location for a company serving universities across the country and access to Austin’s creative workforce. He said permitting for the new facility also moved quickly.Governor Gavin Newsom attends an event at the Bridge Yard Facility in Oakland, California, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Anadolu via Getty ImagesEmployees now have their own choice to make. Some are eager to follow the company to Texas, Davis said. Others have deep roots in California and may stay behind.Digital Brands Group has already made its choice. And as California debates how to tax its wealthiest residents, Davis says the real story is still unfolding, one company at a time.

Aug 18, 2026
Charles Esten’s Heartfelt Tribute After Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Passing New

Charles Esten’s Heartfelt Tribute After Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Passing

Charles Esten is breaking his silence after his former Nashville costar Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36 just days after she reportedly attended one of his shows. "Patty [Hanson, his wife] and I are stunned and saddened at the loss of our dear and beautiful friend Hayden," Esten, 60, wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 17. Esten starred alongside Panettiere in the hit ABC series, which aired from 2012 until 2016 and concluded with its final two seasons on CMT from 2016 until 2018. Panettiere starred as rising country music star Juliette Barnes, while Esten portrayed songwriter Deacon Claybourne. "I will never forget the first time I met her," Esten continued. "In a sound stage office in Hollywood, I was finishing up my very first Nashville audition. I had read two Deacon scenes before pulling out my guitar and singing two songs. I said my goodbyes and, hoping I’d done well, went to open the door to leave. Instead of swinging all the way out, the door bumped into somebody. Kinda hard." He went on, "To my complete surprise, It was Hayden Panettiere, who — in full Juliette Barnes mode — had been listening with her ear to the door. Instead of looking even a little bit caught, her face instantly bloomed into the most beautiful smile. Eyes twinkling, she clapped her hands and said, 'That was so good!!'" Esten recalled the way Panettiere supported him in that potentially embarrassing moment. "I can promise you that in that moment, there was nothing in the world I needed to hear more than that. I told her that, along with my Heroes-watching family, I was already a big fan of hers, and that I was grateful for the very kind words. It was her turn to go in, so as I went to leave, I said a jokingly cocky, 'See you on the set!'” He added, "I was, of course, many auditions away from landing that incredible role. But when I finally did, and showed up in Nashville to start work, she walked right up to me, pointed in my face, and with that magical grin said, 'See you on the set!'” Esten recalled that he and the late became "fast friends," often "having fun and laughing a whole lot" in between shooting emotionally charged Nashville scenes. "She was, of course, extraordinarily talented, infusing her larger-than-life character with all the heart, charisma, humor, whip-smart intelligence, and flat-out magic that were, alongside whatever troubles and pain she carried, a part of her own personal palette," he noted. "What a great gift it was to act with her, sing with her, and to just be her friend. She was always extremely kind to my family, especially my wife, Patty, who I’m certain she liked even more than me." "Together, we are heartbroken that she is gone, and praying for her family, and for all those who, like us, will miss and mourn her so dearly," he concluded. "God bless you, Hayden. Rest In Peace and Light" Us previously reported that Panettiere died on Sunday, August 16, at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, from a suspected overdose. A resident of the building exclusively told Us that a neighbor shared with them that one of Panettiere’s friends was playing at The Foundry on Friday, August 14. The music venue is attached to the apartment building, which was why Panettiere was at the complex. The resident said she was staying at an Airbnb in the complex, and “there was more than one person staying” in the unit. Esten was booked to perform two nights at the venue as part of his Carolina Tour. Panettiere died one day after his last show at The Foundry. Authorities in South Carolina confirmed to Us on Monday, August 17, that police responded to reports of an “unresponsive female” at a residence, later identified at Panettiere. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office also confirmed to Us on Monday that an official autopsy had been completed, and there were no signs of trauma that may have contributed to Panettiere’s death. “On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1:51 PM, a 911 call was received regarding a reported cardiac arrest,” a statement from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office read. “First responders and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and located a female in cardiac arrest. EMS personnel initiated advanced cardiac life support measures; however, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the individual was pronounced deceased at 2:32 PM.” Esten and Panettiere grew close while working on Nashville, and they remained friends for years after the show wrapped. Back in 2018, Esten exclusively spoke to Us about his bond with the Ice Princess star, recalling that they'd been "buddies ever since" they started working together.

Aug 18, 2026
Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Passing Leaves Her Father Grieving Again New

Hayden Panettiere’s Tragic Passing Leaves Her Father Grieving Again

PIERMONT, NY — Hayden Panettiere’s dad was just beginning to recover from his son’s death when his daughter died on Sunday, according to neighbors in his tight-knit New York community.Alan “Skip” Panettiere, a well-known figure in his Rockland County village, “retreated” after his son — and Hayden’s brother — Jansen, 28, died in February 2023 from an undiagnosed heart condition, an acquaintance said on Monday.Another community member said Skip finally “seemed like he was starting to come back from it” when Hayden died at the age of 36 in a South Carolina AirBnb apartment.Hayden Panettiere and her family in Hollywood in 2004. WireImageThe Panettieres in 2007. WireImageHayden, who’s struggled with opioid and alcohol addiction, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose.The “Nashville” and “Heroes” star had just visited her dad in New York a month ago, locals recalled on Monday.Panettiere in an interview with Jay Shetty on YouTube on May 11, 2026. YouTube/Jay Shetty PodcastJansen and Hayden Panettiere in 2013. WireImage“She would dine here and in my other restaurant,” said Vittorio Lanni, owner of Trattoria da Vittorio across the street from Skip’s Piermont apartment.“Skip is a great customer, a great friend, a great guy. He’s someone who really supports the neighborhood. He’s a very nice man,” said Lanni.The grieving father had confirmed his daughter’s death in a statement on Sunday night.“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” he said. “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 onscreen,” the statement continued.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Aug 17, 2026
Salma Hayek's Heartwarming Tribute as She Becomes a Grandmother New

Salma Hayek's Heartwarming Tribute as She Becomes a Grandmother

Salma Hayek is officially a grandmother — and she’s marking the occasion with the sweetest social media tribute to the newest member of her family. “We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of Francois’,” the actress, 59, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 16, revealing the newborn’s first name — which, yes, matches her husband’s, François-Henri Pinault, and stepson’s, François Pinault Jr., monikers. Of course, the proud and newly-minted grandmother already has a nickname picked out for her grandson. “Although I will call him Panchito,” she continued. “He seems to love it, and I cannot love him more.” Hayek also included a video featuring the actress speaking Spanish to the newborn as she lovingly held him in her arms. The Desperado actress became a grandmother after François, 28, welcomed his first baby with his wife, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck. Days prior to the celebratory post, Henckel von Donnersmarck announced that she and François were officially parents. “My husband (the world’s coolest françois) and our son( the world’s cutest françois) … our first month as parents��,” she wrote via Instagram on August 12 alongside a series of snaps of her with her newborn. Hayek wed François-Henri, 64, in 2009 after dating for three years. Years later, the actress opened up about wanting to have a big family. (Hayek shares daughter Valentina, 18, with François-Henri in addition to being stepmom to her husband’s three children. The businessman shares François and daughter Mathilde, 25, with ex-wife Dorothée Lepère, as well as son Augustin Evangelista, 19, whom he welcomed with ex-girlfriend Linda Evangelista.) “I had a child late in life,” Hayek said in a 2017 interview with Red magazine about being a mother, adding that she “identified” with her character in the 2015 film Tale of Tales who had a “desperate desire to have a child and maybe feeling that you could never be happy or complete, that your life is not complete, without this.” The Oscar winner continued, “I’ve had that yearning, that longing, and that pain… I always wanted to have a lot of children, and I was not able to. My body, as a miracle, had one. The huge blessing I’ve had is that my husband has three other children. So I have four. And they are all so different.” Hayek has been a doting mom to her blended family as she has celebrated her children’s milestones over the years. Last year, Hayek penned a touching tribute when Valentina celebrated her 18th birthday. “My beautiful dancing queen. Today you turned 18 !!!!! So many things have changed in your life, but you are always soooo you,” she wrote via Instagram in September 2025. “A kind passionate heart, a wise soul full of magic, a unique unstoppable force of nature with a witty sense of humor and stubborn tenacity. Some things will never chance we love you forever and although you were always ahead of your years you will always be in my heart my dream daughter.”

Aug 17, 2026
The Unseen Struggles of Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia's Relationship

The Unseen Struggles of Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia's Relationship

Heroes costars Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia had a two-year romance at the height of their NBC show’s success. A 12-year age gap between the two raised eyebrows at the time, as Panettiere was 18 years old and Ventimiglia was 30 when they got together. (Panettiere played superpowered cheerleader Claire Bennet on Heroes while Ventimiglia portrayed hospice care nurse Peter Petrelli.) Looking back at the relationship for an Us Weekly cover story in May 2026, Panettiere confirmed that she was hopeful of marrying Ventimiglia back then. “I saw him as my partner and that it was going to hopefully keep going and evolving and lead to marriage,” she told Us. Following a tumultuous breakup in 2009, Ventimiglia said that the relationship taught him it was best not to date costars. (He married model Jarah Mariano in 2023, and they share two children.) Panettiere died at age 36 in August 2026. She shared daughter Kaya with ex Wladimir Klitschko. Keep scrolling for the full timeline of Panettiere and Ventimiglia’s relationship. Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia Went Public in 2007 While they’d attended public events together — such as Comic-Con — to promote Heroes, Panettiere made an early red carpet appearance with Ventimiglia when she accompanied him to the premiere of his short film anthology It's a Mall World. Ventimiglia had his arm around Panettiere’s back as they smiled for photographers outside the ArcLight Theatre in Hollywood on July 31, 2007. Panettiere was once again Ventimiglia’s date at the Race to Fight Epilepsy charity event at the Skirball Centre in Los Angeles in November 2007. Hayden Panettiere Addressed Dating Milo Ventimiglia in 2008 During an interview with People, Panettiere coyly addressed dating Ventimiglia without directly naming him. She suggested “little things are what counts” in their relationship before revealing one of his sweet romantic gestures. “One time, a boyfriend went out of town, and he left notes all over the house in places he knew I'd find them,” she revealed. Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia Split in 2009 Us Weekly reported in February 2009 that Panettiere and Ventimiglia had gone their separate ways after nearly two years of dating. A source exclusively told Us that there was a “lifestyle conflict” because Panettiere and Ventimiglia were “in very different places” in both their lives and careers. Hayden Panettiere Broke Her Silence on Splitting From Milo Ventimiglia in 2009 Panettiere addressed her then-recent breakup from Ventimiglia in a Seventeen magazine interview in August 2009, saying that she was leaning in to her feelings of “heartbreak.” “My instinct when I go through heartbreak or a bad situation is to talk about it,” she said. “But that's me; that's not everybody. A lot of people, you know, their instinct is to bury it and distract themselves from it.” Milo Ventimiglia Vowed to Never Date Another Costar In September 2017, Ventimiglia admitted to The Journal that the lesson he’d learned from dating former Panettiere and Gilmore Girls costar Alexis Bledel was to “never do it again.” “There are things that happen to you in your life that shape who you are. Everything I’ve been through from jobs to friendships to partnerships, everything has built me to who I am. You learn from it,” he said. “You learn a better way of doing things. It wasn’t until my mid to late twenties that the job wears on you, relationships wear on you.” Hayden Panettiere Said She Had ‘Great Relationships’ With Her Exes The Nashville star reflected on her high-profile relationships in a May 2013 Glamour interview without directly mentioning Ventimiglia. (Panettiere also dated Laguna Beach’s Stephen Colletti and shares daughter Kaya with retired boxer Wladimir Klitschko.) “I've always had great relationships and stayed really good friends with the guys I've dated,” she insisted. Hayden Panettiere Addressed Her Age Gap With Milo Ventimiglia In a May 2026 Us Weekly cover story, Panettiere reflected on investing so much into her relationship with Ventimiglia back in the day. “Every relationship I’ve ever been in, I invested my whole self in,” the Scream alum told Us. She went on, “It was a point of contention that I was unable to put the ‘I’ in front of ‘love you’ and at the time, I didn’t realize or understand why it made me feel so uncomfortable. I could only say ‘love you’ in a casual way. Being older, he was much more aware of what that meant. And that said a lot.” Ventimiglia allegedly broke up with Panettiere and then immediately took her back when she burst into tears. They split for good in February 2009. “One hundred percent [the reason he took me back] was only because I was over the toilet, hysterically crying. It was like my world had crumbled,” she remembered. “It was so out of left field, nothing that big or explosive had happened. Nothing had really gone wrong. Nobody cheated. I remember the look on his face being pure shock at how visceral and massive my negative reaction was, and he immediately took it back.” Panettiere writes more about her relationships in her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, out May 19.

Aug 17, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's Tragic End: The Narcan Detail Everyone's Noticing

Hayden Panettiere's Tragic End: The Narcan Detail Everyone's Noticing

Narcan — a medicine typically used to quickly reverse an opioid overdose — was reportedly found at the scene of Hayden Panettiere’s death.Narcan was found in the apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, where the actress died, TMZ reported Monday.  According to sources, the device used to dispense the potentially life-saving medicine was found on a mattress.However, it is unknown if Panettiere received the dose of Narcan of if another person in distress at the apartment did.The “Nashville” alum died in her South Carolina home after an “overdose,” according to 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six.Narcan was reportedly found at the scene of Hayden Panettiere’s death. The late actress is pictured here in May. haydenpanettiere/InstagramThe device used to dispense Narcan — a medicine typically used to quickly reverse an opioid overdose — was found on a mattress, TMZ reported. The actress is seen here in October 2024. Instagram/Hayden PanettiereParamedics responded to a call about an “unidentified female” in “cardiac arrest” on Sunday and, within minutes, “CPR [was] in progress” for the “overdose.”Emergency responders attempted to resuscitate her at her apartment complex with “advanced cardiac life support” and chest compressions, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m.Panettiere was 36 years old.The actress was open about her struggles with opioid addiction and alcohol. She told People in July 2022 that her addiction spiraled so far “out of control” at one point that she “couldn’t live without” them.The “Nashville” alum (pictured above in March 2023) died after an “overdose,” according to the 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six. Variety via Getty ImagesPanettiere (seen above in March 2023) was pronounced dead Sunday by first responders who attempted to resuscitate her. ABC via Getty ImagesShe said she was first offered “happy pills” prior to walking red carpets when she was 15 years old.“They were to make me peppy during interviews,” she recalled. “I had no idea that this was not an appropriate thing, or what door that would open for me when it came to my addiction.”She admitted that she continued to drink heavily and occasionally took opioids as her career took off.“My saving grace is that I couldn’t be messy while on set and working,” she noted. “But things kept getting out of control [off set]. And as I got older, the drugs and alcohol became something I almost couldn’t live without.”The “Heroes” alum had been open with her struggles with opioid and alcohol addiction. She’s pictured here in February 2011. Declan Goldring/startraksphoto.comThe actress (pictured above in May) was candid about heavily drinking and using opioids during her career in her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.” Janet Mayer/ShutterstockDuring her final interview in May, Panettiere said she wanted to “leave the world a better place.”“The strength is in our vulnerability,” she said while promoting her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” at a Los Angeles book event.She continued, “So many people have come up to me within the industry and outside of the industry and shared their stories with me and said, ‘Because you’ve talked about your mental health, it gave me the courage to be honest about mine and get myself help, and you saved my life.'” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

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