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- Kelly Corbett | kcorbett@syracuse.com
Hayden Panettiere reportedly suffered from “really severe” health issues in the months leading up to her death
“I know she suffered earlier this year with her back,” Panettiere’s hairdresser and good friend, Erick Orellana, exclusively told Page Six
Orellana classified Panettiere’s pain as “really severe,” claiming that the “Heroes” star experienced mobility issues
Orellana added: “At one point, it was even hard for her to move her legs.”
In photos obtained by the outlet, Panettiere is seen walking with crutches at the Los Angeles International Airport while alongside her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson in March
A differentnt months
“Earlier this year, she did seem a little tired at times. But she was a night owl, and … she has a lot on her plate,” the
They also told the outlet that she “suffered from anxiety at times” and would “occasionally take medication for that.”
“And every so often that could impact her speech,” the
Panettiere died on Sunday, Aug. 16 at age 36
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father Skip said in a statement
Panettiere was best known for her roles as Claire Bennet in the NBC series “Heroes,” Juliette Barnes in the ABC/CMT series “Nashville” and Kirby Reed in the horror movie franchise “Scream.” She also starred in films including “Racing Stripes,” “Ice Princess” and “I Love You, Beth Cooper.”
Panettiere got her start as a child star. She began playing Sarah Roberts on the soap opera “One Life to Live” at age 4
