Hayden Panettiere honors late brother Jansen, wears his jacket to funeral

A heartfelt tribute. Hayden Panettiere honored her late brother, Jansen Panettiere, at his memorial service while wearing a jacket he designed.

Hayden Panettiere made her first red carpet appearance since the death of her brother, Jansen Panettiere, while attending the premiere of Scream VI.

Hayden Panettiere is opening up about the devastating loss of her little brother Jansen Panettiere.

Hayden Panettiere is understandably having a very emotional return to the promotional junket for her new movie, Scream 6.

Hayden Panettiere paid tribute to her brother Jansen on Monday’s “Good Morning America” in her first TV interview since his tragic death.

Hayden Panettiere sat down for her first TV appearance since her late brother, Jansen Panettiere, unexpectedly died.While promoting Scream VI on Monday's episode of Good Morning American, Michael Strahan offered his condolences to the 33-year-old actress who recently lost her sibling. “He’s right here with me,” Panettiere tearfully said. Jansen was found dead on Feb. 19 in his New York City apartment.

Hayden Panettiere tearfully broke her silence on brother Jansen Panettiere‘s death during an emotional TV tribute.

Jansen Panettiere’s cause of death has been revealed just over a week after he passed away at age just 28.

A week after the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere's brother Jansen at just 28, his family is offering insight into his legacy and what caused his death. "Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit," his family, including his famous older sister and his father and mother Skip and Lesley, said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

The Panettiere family is opening up about the loss of their beloved son and brother, Jansen Panettiere, days after his shocking death. On Monday in a statement to ABC News, the family revealed the 28-year-old actor died from an enlarged heart, sharing:

Gone too soon. Jansen Panettiere‘s family is speaking out one week after his death at age 28.

Hayden Panettiere's younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, has been revealed by his family.In a statement to, the Panettiere family, including Hayden, and their parents, mom Lesley Vogel and dad Skip Panettiere, shared the cause of death for Jansen.«Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen's sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications,» the family said.They also remembered the late actor a week after his untimely death.«Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit,» the statement continued. «His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.»A post shared by Jansen Rane Panettiere (@jrpanettiere)The family concluded their message by thanking fans for their support amid the difficult time.«We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support towards our family as we navigate this unthinkable loss, and ask that we be gifted our privacy during this time of mourning,» the family said. «We love you so much Jansen and you will be in our hearts forever.»Like his sister, Jansen was an actor. He had several film and TV roles throughout the early 2000s, with credits on Even Stevens, The X's, Tiger Cruise, Racing Stripes, The Martial Arts Kid, The Walking Dead, Perfect Game and How High 2.

statement to ABC News. “His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.”The family added, “Though it offers little solace, the Medical Examiner reported Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”Panettiere was found by a friend unresponsive and sitting upright in a chair, according to the police report obtained by The Post from the Orangetown Police Department.

A tragic event. With news about his sudden death, many are wondering how did Jansen Panettiere die?

Jansen Panettiere was reportedly struggling with addiction before his death.

TMZ reports. The 28-year-old brother of the “Scream” actress, 33, died at his home in New York.

Hayden Panettiere is reeling from the death of her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere. On Monday, ET confirmed that the actor died at the age of 28.«Hayden is absolutely heartbroken,» a source tells ET.

captioned the photograph to his 13,400 followers.His reported girlfriend, Catherine Michie, commented on the photo post: “The law can’t stop Jansen Panettiere” and “Love.”Panettiere, the brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, 33, died Sunday at home in New York according to a source close to his family, TMZ reported Monday. His official cause of death has not been released, but police say there was no foul play suspected.According to the official bio on his website, the actor-turned-visual-artist revealed his private battle with mental health issues: “After spending time in LA as an adult he was ridden with terrible anxiety and depression,” the artist’s statement reads, noting he later found “healing” while creating more than 50 pieces of “visceral and emotive work.”Later Monday, registered nurse Michie, 25, posted a public love letter to her late boyfriend, whom she nicknamed “Bubbles.”A post shared by Catherine Michie (@catherinemichie_)“I met you only a year ago, but you have been my best friend and biggest fan,” Michie wrote.

The Walking Dead star Jansen Panettiere has died at the age of 28.The actor, who is the younger brother of Scream star Hayden Panettiere, is thought to have passed away over the weekend in New York.A family source reportedly confirmed the news to US outlets TMZ and Deadline, but his relatives and loved ones have not yet spoken publicly.According to Deadline, law enforcement officials were called to a home at around 5.30pm on Sunday (February 19). A cause of death has no yet been disclosed.Panettiere earned his first credit as a voice actor before landing a role in the Disney Channel comedy Even Stevens alongside Shia LaBeouf and Nick Spano.Some of his subsequent credits include 2003 appearances on the sitcom Hope & Faith and the drama Third Watch.

Hayden Panettiere's younger brother Jansen has died aged 28. A representative for Hayden confirmed her brother's death to ABC News, as they said that a cause of death is unknown and that an investigation is underway. The publication said that Hayden asked for privacy in the wake of Jansen's death.