Hayden Panettiere Mourns Late Brother Jansen On What Would Have Been His 29th Birthday
26.09.2023 - 21:49
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Hayden Panettiere is wishing her brother a happy heavenly birthday. The Nashville actress honored her late brother, Jansen Panettiere, with a tribute on what would have been his 29th birthday.
“Happy Birthday little brother. I miss you everyday. I’ll love you forever ” she captioned an Instagram post on Monday, sharing a photo of the siblings in their younger years on what looks like Christmas morning. Little brother Jansen sits on Hayden’s lap in front of their festive Christmas tree, surrounded by presents, wearing a red sweater with Santa Claus on it. Hayden pokes her head out from behind him, flashing a big grin for the camera.
Jansen was found dead on Feb. 19 in his New York City apartment. He was 28.
At the time, a source told ET, “Hayden is absolutely heartbroken. She loved her brother unconditionally and the two shared a special bond.”
In a statement to ET, 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.
“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.”
In March on an episode of Good Morning America, and while promoting her role in Scream VI, Michael Strahan offered his condolences to the actress.
“He’s right here with me,” Panettiere