Hayden Panettiere's Role in 'Scream 4' Subverted Horror Tropes
18 August 2026
Originally published as: Hayden Panettiere Turned a Tired Horror Trope Into This Sequel’s Best Character
Actress Hayden Panettiere passed away on Sunday at the age of 36, leaving shocked fans to grapple with her legacy. Panettiere was a child actor before she was even a year old, and she left behind some unforgettable work from Heroes to Nashville.