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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko honors late actress with emotional birthday tribute
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Key Points:
- Wladimir Klitschko, ex-fiancé of late actress Hayden Panettiere and father of their daughter Kaya, posted an emotional tribute on what would have been her 37th birthday, celebrating her life and urging kindness and love.
- Panettiere, who struggled with postpartum depression and addiction, had relinquished custody of Kaya to Klitschko in 2018; Kaya has since lived with him in Ukraine.
- Klitschko expressed deep grief after Panettiere’s death on August 14 in Greenville, South Carolina, following an apparent overdose, and vowed to honor her memory for their daughter.
- Panettiere was found unresponsive at a South Carolina Airbnb, with no signs of trauma, but the exact cause of death is still under investigation.
- Her family confirmed her passing and requested privacy as they mourn the loss of the actress, who was known for her talent and the joy she brought to many.
