Hayden Panettiere’s Brother Jansen Panettiere Dies At 28

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Panettiere family has been struck by tragedy. Jansen Panettiere, the accomplished actor known for his roles in a number of beloved films and TV shows including “Even Sevens,” “Blues Clues,” “The Last Days of Summer,” “Robots,” and “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” has passed away at the tender age of 28.

The news of Jansen Panettiere’s passing was initially reported by TMZ, who broke the story over the weekend. The outlet cited a trusted source close to the Panettiere family, who had confirmed the heartbreaking news.

According to TMZ’s report, there is currently no official cause of death determined for Jansen Panettiere. Although initial investigations suggest that he passed away due to natural causes and foul play is not suspected, an official statement has not been released. Police were called to Jansen’s New York residence around 5:30 PM, where his body was discovered.

Jansen Panettiere’s career included several prominent roles in Disney Channel original movies and Nickelodeon films. His exceptional talent was recognized with a nomination for the Young Artist Award in 2008, for his outstanding work on “The Last Day of Summer.”

Jansen Panettiere’s most recent project was the film “Love and Love Not,” and his IMDb profile indicates that he had five additional projects in the works at the time of his passing.

Hayden Panettiere is yet to release a statement about the tragic incident. She has shared the screen with her brother on two occasions – Tiger Cruise and Racing Stripes. It is sad to see a young and talented actor pass away. We at Thirsty For News extend our deepest condolences to the Panettiere family.

What’s your take on this story? Sound off in the comments section.